1846-A Prussia 2 Thaler (3 1/2 Gulden) - Friedrich Wilhelm IV (Berlin Mint)

1846-A Prussia Silver 2 Thaler (3½ Gulden) – Friedrich Wilhelm IV (Berlin Mint)

This is a large silver Vereinsmünze (union coin) from the Kingdom of Prussia, part of the standardized German currency system before unification. Struck at the Berlin Mint (“A”) during the reign of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV, these impressive crown-sized pieces were used in trade across the German states.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: Kingdom of Prussia

•  Ruler: Friedrich Wilhelm IV

•  Mint: Berlin (A)

•  Date: 1846

•  Catalog References: KM#440.2, Davenport 775 

•  Composition: .900 silver

•  Weight: 37.12 grams

•  Diameter: 41 mm

•  Obverse: Right-facing bust of Friedrich Wilhelm IV with the legend FRIEDR. WILHELM IV KOENIG V. PREUSSEN (“Friedrich Wilhelm IV King of Prussia”). Mint mark A below the bust.

•  Reverse: Crowned and draped complex coat of arms of Prussia with multiple quadrants (eagles, lions, etc.), legend around: 2 THALER VII EINE F. MARK 3½ GULDEN * VEREINS MÜNZE with date 1846 below.

These coins were part of the Vereinsthaler system, facilitating trade between German states with the dual Thaler/Gulden denomination. The detailed arms reflect Prussian royal heraldry.

Edge Lettering:

GOTT MIT UNS (“God With Us”) — the standard inscription for these Prussian 2 Thalers.

This raw example displays strong circulated details with a clear portrait (good hair and facial features), sharp legends, and well-defined coat of arms on the reverse. Some typical wear, marks, and attractive old toning consistent with its age and history. A solid representative of this popular large German silver type for collectors of Prussian, German States, or 19th-century European crowns.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.