German States, Anhalt-Bernburg. Silver “Mining” Thaler Coin.
Mint Year: 1852
Mint Place: Berlin (A)
Mintage: 10,000 pcs.
Denomination: "Mining" Thaler
Reference: Davenport 504, KM-84.
Weight: 22.20gm
Diameter: 34mm
Material: Silver
Obverse: Crowned bear walking on castle wall, gate below. Legend: EIN THALER XIV EINE FEINE MARK / A
Reverse: Legend in three lines ("Blessing of the Anhalt Mines") above date (1852). Legend: ALEXANDER CARL HERZOG ZU ANHALT (crossed hammers)
Anhalt-Bernburg was a German principality whose capital was Bernburg, and existed until 1863. The principality was created in 1252 when the Principality of Anhalt was partitioned between Anhalt-Aschersleben, Anhalt-Bernburg and Anhalt-Zerbst. After the ruling family became extinct in 1468, Anhalt-Bernburg was merged with Anhalt-Zerbst. The latter was divided in 1603 among the lines of Anhalt-Dessau, Anhalt-Köthen, Anhalt-Plötzkau, Anhalt-Bernburg and Anhalt-Zerbst. In 1635 the line of Anhalt-Harzgerode, which existed to 1709, was separated from Anhalt-Bernburg. In 1718 the Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym was created, and was reunited with Anhalt-Bernburg in 1812. In 1847 Anhalt-Bernburg inherited the Principality of Anhalt-Köthen. After the death of the last Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg, the principality was merged with Anhalt-Dessau.
Alexander Karl, Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg (b. Ballenstedt, 2 March 1805 – d. Hoym, 19 August 1863), was a German prince member of the House of Ascania and the last ruler of the Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg.