1⁄12 Thaler - George V 1858-1862 front 1⁄12 Thaler - George V 1858-1862 back
1⁄12 Thaler - George V 1858-1862 photo
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1⁄12 Thaler - George V

 
Silver (.520) 2.67 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
George V (1851-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1858-1862
Value
1⁄12 Thaler = 1⁄360 Metric Pound
Currency
Vereinsthaler (1857-1866)
Composition
Silver (.520)
Weight
2.67 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47368
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Value and date in center, surrounded by legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
360 EIN PFUND FEIN
12
EINEN
THALER
1860
SCHEIDEMÜNZE

Translation:
360 (for) one pound fine
12 (for) one thaler
Fiat coin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1/12 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted between 1858 and 1862, a period that saw the rise of nationalism and the unification of Germany, which ultimately led to the abolition of the Thaler as a currency unit in favor of the Mark. Despite this, the 1/12 Thaler coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.