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2½ Thaler - Ernest August
1850 year| Gold (.896) | 3.32 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.896) |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, name and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
18 50
2½ THALER
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 issued in 1850, just a few years before the formation of the German Empire in 1871, which unified the various German states, including the Kingdom of Hannover, under a single government. This coin is a reminder of the complex history of Germany and the many different states and territories that existed within its borders.
