© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1⁄24 Thaler - George Frederick Henry
| Billon (.368 silver) | 1.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | George II (Georg II) (1813-1845) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1818-1819 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1712-1848) |
| Composition | Billon (.368 silver) |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
24
EINEN
THALER
1818
F W
Interesting fact
The 1/24 Thaler coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) made of Billon (.368 silver) weighing 1.98g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic change in Germany. The early 19th century saw the abolition of feudalism and the rise of capitalism, which led to the need for new forms of currency that could facilitate trade and commerce. The 1/24 Thaler coin was one of the first coins to be minted in the German States during this period, and it played an important role in the transition from a feudal to a capitalist economy.
