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16 Gute Groschen - George IV
1820 year| Silver (.993) | 11.73 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | 16 Gute Groschen = ⅔ Hanoverian thaler = ½ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄20 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.993) |
| Weight | 11.73 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#173652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination, CONVENTIONS-MUNZE. below.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Gute Groschen coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1820, just a few years after the Congress of Vienna, which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the beginning of a new era of European politics. The coin's silver content and intricate design reflect the growing influence of industrialization and trade during this time period. Additionally, the coin's depiction of King George IV, who ruled England and Hanover simultaneously, highlights the complex political relationships between European nations during this time.
