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1⁄12 Thaler - George III
| Billon (.437 silver) | 3.24 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1814-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1816 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler = 3 Mariengroschen |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#99868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
4-line central inscription with denomination and mintmark, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* NACH DEM REICHS FUSS
12 / EINEN / THALER / C·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Kingdom of Hannover, which was a German state, was part of the Holy Roman Empire and had its own currency, the Thaler. The 1/12 Thaler coin was a subdivision of the Thaler and was used for everyday transactions. The fact that it was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, and weighed 3.24g, indicates that it was a coin of relatively low value, but still an important part of the economy of the time.
