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© kevin4430
6 Pfennige - George V
| Billon (.218 silver) | 1.40 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1851-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1852-1855 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1814-1866) |
| Composition | Billon (.218 silver) |
| Weight | 1.40 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date and denomination, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KÖN. HANN. SCHEIDEM.
6
PFENNIGE
1855
48 EINEN THALER
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennige coin from the Kingdom of Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted between 1852 and 1855, during the reign of George V, who was the last king of Hannover before it was annexed by Prussia in 1866. This period saw the rise of nationalism and the unification of Germany, which ultimately led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871. Despite these changes, the 6 Pfennige coin remained a widely used denomination in the German states and was an important part of everyday commerce.
