Bremen 1841 36 grote

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was issued for the independent free city of Bremen 1840-46 and 1859. The SCWC notes that 36 grote equalled half a thaler.

Recorded mintage: 44,364, the lowest mintage date.

Specification: 8.77 g, 0.986 fine silver, 31 mm diameter, lettered edge.

Catalog reference: KM-233.

Source:

• Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1840 36 grote
• 1859 36 grote, baroque arms
• 1863 thaler
• Coins and currency dated 1841
• return to coins of German States, Bremen