½ Krone - George V 1857-1866 front ½ Krone - George V 1857-1866 back
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½ Krone - George V

 
Gold (.900) 5.55 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
George V (1851-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1857-1866
Value
½ Krone = 3⁄10 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄100 Metric Pound (24⁄5)
Currency
Vereinsthaler (1857-1866)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
5.55 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47372
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

3-line inscriptionwith date and denomination within oak wreath, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VEREINSMUNZE
½
KRONE
1864
100 EIN PFUND FEIN

Edge

Lettering: NEC ~*~ ASPERA ~*~ TERRENT ~*~

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Krone coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of George V, who ruled the Kingdom of Hannover from 1857 to 1866. During this time, the German states were in the process of unifying, and the Kingdom of Hannover was eventually annexed by Prussia in 1866. This coin is a reminder of a pivotal moment in European history, and its gold content and detailed design make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1857 B 4105 - - - - - -
1858 B 116 - - - - - -
1859 B 790 - - - - - -
1862 B 96 - - - - - -
1864 B 12087 - - - - - -
1866 B 2909 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Krone - George V 1857-1866 coin.