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10 Thalers - Ernest August
| Gold (.986) | 13.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1844-1848 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, name and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZEHN THAL.
18 44
Edge
Lettering: NEC ~ • ~ ASPERA ~ • ~ TERRENT ~ • ~
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Thalers coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1844, just a few years after the formation of the German Customs Union, which aimed to create a unified economic zone across the various German states. The coin's introduction was also during a period of political upheaval, as the monarchies of Europe were facing increasing pressure from revolutionaries and nationalists. Despite these challenges, the 10 Thalers coin remained a popular and widely-used denomination throughout the German states, and its design has become iconic of the period.
