Heritage Auctions

⅙ Vereinsthaler – Kingdom of Hannover

Context

Years: 1859–1866

Country: Germany

Issuer: Kingdom of Hannover

Ruler: George V

Currency:

(1857—1866)

Subdivision: ⅙ Vereinsthaler = 1⁄180 Metric Pound

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 92,904

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 5.34 g

Silver weight: 2.78 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 52% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #238

Numista: #18374

Value

Bullion value: $7.62

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORG V v. G. G. KOENIG v. HANNOVER

BREHMER

B

Translation:

GEORGE V BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF HANOVER

BREHMER

Script: Latin

Languages: English, German

Engraver: Heinrich Friedrich Brehmer

Inscription:

6 EINEN THALER 180 EIN PFUND F.

1860

Script: Latin

Lettering:NEC ~ • ~ ASPERA ~ • ~ TERRENT ~ • ~

Legend:

NEC ~ • ~ ASPERA ~ • ~ TERRENT ~ • ~

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1859	—	—
1860	—	—
1862	—	—
1863	—	87,000
1866	—	5,904

⭐ Somewhat Rare