© Münzen Ritter
© Münzen Ritter
2½ Thaler - Ernest August
| Gold (.896) | 3.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1845-1848 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.896) |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#173978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERZOG ZU BRAUNSCHWEIG UND LÜNEBURG &.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1845, just a few years after the German Customs Union was formed, which aimed to create a unified economic zone across the various German states. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Ernest August, who was the King of Hanover and the Duke of Cumberland. He was known for his liberal policies and his efforts to modernize the country's infrastructure and economy. These historical events and figures make the coin an interesting piece of numismatic history.
