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5 Thalers - Ernest August
| Gold (.896) | 6.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ernest Augustus I (Ernst August I) (1837-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1851 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.896) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÜNF THLR.
18 49
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1849, just a year after the German Revolutions of 1848, which had aimed to create a unified German state. Instead, the revolutions led to a period of political instability and economic uncertainty, which lasted for several years. Despite these challenges, the 5 Thalers coin remained a popular and widely used denomination in the Kingdom of Hannover and other German states.
