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2 Pfennige - George V
| Copper | 3.93 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1851-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1864 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1857-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Value, Date and mint mark B
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
PFENNIGE
1860
B
SCHEIDEMÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennige 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 during the reign of George V, who ruled the Kingdom of Hannover from 1858 to 1864. During this time, the German states were in the process of unifying under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck, who would eventually become the first Chancellor of Germany. The coin's mintage coincided with the tumultuous period of the Austro-Prussian War and the subsequent formation of the North German Confederation, making it a unique piece of history from a time of great change and transformation in Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1862 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1863 | 607000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennige - George V 1858-1864 coin.
