1 Thaler - Ernest August
1840 year| Silver (.750) | 22.272 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 1 Reichsthaler = 1⁄14 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate double shield divides date below. Value in legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN THALER XIV EINE F.M.
18 40 S
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Lettering: NEC ~*~ ASPERA ~*~ TERRENT ~*~
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it features an image of King Ernest Augustus, who was the ruler of the kingdom from 1837 until his death in 1851. The coin was minted in 1840, and it is made of silver with a purity of .750, which means it contains 75% silver and 25% other metals. The coin weighs 22.272 grams and has a diameter of 32 millimeters. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, especially those interested in the history of the German states.
