10 Thalers - George V 1853-1856 front 10 Thalers - George V 1853-1856 back
10 Thalers - George V 1853-1856 photo
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10 Thalers - George V

 
Gold (.896) 13.3 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
George V (1851-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1853-1856
Value
10 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1814-1866)
Composition
Gold (.896)
Weight
13.3 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86607
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned arms, date separated below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZEHN THLR.
18 54

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Thalers - George V 1853-1856 coin from the Kingdom of Hannover (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George V, who was the last king of Hannover before it was annexed by Prussia in 1866. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, as it represents a brief but significant moment in the history of Europe.