© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2½ Thaler - Ernest August
| Gold (.896) | 3.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1843 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.896) |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#173977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KOEN.PR.V.GR.BRIT.U.IRL.H.V.CUMB.H.Z.BR.U.L.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1839, just a few years after the formation of the German Customs Union, which aimed to create a unified economic zone across the various German states. The coin's minting was also during the reign of King Ernest Augustus, who ruled the Kingdom of Hannover from 1837 until his death in 1851. This period saw significant industrialization and urbanization in Germany, which led to an increased demand for currency and the need for a standardized system of coinage. The 2½ Thaler coin, made of gold and weighing 3.30 grams, was a significant denomination at the time and played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the German states.
