5 Thalers - Ernest August 1839 front 5 Thalers - Ernest August 1839 back
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5 Thalers - Ernest August

1839 year
Gold (.896) 6.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hannover (German States)
King
Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1839
Value
5 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1814-1866)
Composition
Gold (.896)
Weight
6.65 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#173979
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned circled arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FUNF THAL.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Ernest August 1839 coin from the Kingdom of Hannover (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ernest Augustus, who ruled the Kingdom of Hannover from 1837 until his death in 1851. During his reign, there was a significant shift towards industrialization and economic growth in Germany, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. The 5 Thalers coin, made of gold and weighing 6.65 grams, was likely used for large transactions and would have been a valuable asset for merchants and traders during this time.