1⁄24 Thaler - George IV 1820 front 1⁄24 Thaler - George IV 1820 back
1⁄24 Thaler - George IV 1820 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1⁄24 Thaler - George IV

1820 year
Billon (.375 silver) 1.94 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brunswick (German States)
Regent
George IV (1815-1823)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1820
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1815-1856)
Composition
Billon (.375 silver)
Weight
1.94 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#312671
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRAUNSCH . LUNEB . LAND MUNZE
24
EINEN
THALER
1820
M.C.

Interesting fact

The 1820 George IV 1/24 Thaler from the Duchy of Brunswick (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic change in Europe. The coin was minted in Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighs 1.94 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during the time, and it features an image of George IV on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick on the other. The fact that it was made of Billon is interesting because it reflects the economic conditions of the time, as the use of Billon was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver while still maintaining the value of the coin.