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10 Thalers - George IV
| Gold (.903) | 13.36 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1830 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 13.36 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
X
THALER
1827
B
BRUNSVICENSIS. &: LUNEBURGENSIS DUX *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Thalers - George IV 1821-1830 coin from the Kingdom of Hannover (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George IV, who was the King of Hanover and the United Kingdom from 1820 to 1830. During his reign, there was a shift towards the adoption of the gold standard, which led to the minting of coins like the 10 Thalers that were made of gold and had a higher value than previous coins. This coin is a rare and valuable example of this historical period.
