Hannover 1861-B thaler Dav-682

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Jean Elsen sale 158, lot 1865

This specimen was lot 1865 in Jean Elsen sale 158 (Brussels, March 2024), where it sold for €120 (about US$156 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ALLEMAGNE, HANOVRE, Georg V (1851-1866), AR Vereinstaler, 1861 B. Fines griffes. Superbe à Fleur de Coin. (Germany, kingdom of Hannover, George V, 1851-66, silver union thaler of 1861. Fine scratches, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated.)"

This type was minted in substantial numbers 1857-66. In 1866, Hannover was swallowed up by Prussia and the coinage ended.

Reported Mintage: 736,446.

Specification: 18.52 g, 0.900 fine silver, lettered edge.

Catalog reference: KM 230, J. 96; A.K.S. 144; Thun 174; Dav-682.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 158, Monnaies de la Principauté de Liège, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.

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