10 Thalers - William IV 1835-1837 front 10 Thalers - William IV 1835-1837 back
10 Thalers - William IV 1835-1837 photo
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10 Thalers - William IV

 
Gold (.896) 13.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
William IV (1830-1837)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1835-1837
Value
10 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1814-1866)
Composition
Gold (.896)
Weight
13.30 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#173969
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms with chain of the order suspeded below, date separated to sides.

Script: Latin

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 issued during the reign of King William IV, who ruled from 1835 to 1837, a period of great economic and political upheaval in the German states. The coin's mintage was a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the German states, and it was intended to replace the various local currencies that were in use at the time. Despite its intended use as a circulating coin, the 10 Thalers coin was made of gold, which gives us an idea of the value placed on it at the time. Today, this coin is a highly sought-after collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.