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Coin - 1/2 Thaler, Hannover, Germany, 1754 Numismatics Reg. No: NU 17149

Summary:
1/2 Thaler (or 1/4 Gulden), Issued by Anglo-Hannoverian Kings, Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, Germany, 1754 S
Minted by Hannover

The name was changed to Hannover in 1814
Statement Of Significance:
The obverse of the coins states George II is King of Great Britain, Fance and Ireland while the reverse notes he is Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg and archi-thesaurus and elector of the Holy Roman Empire.
Acquisition Information:
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
Discipline: Numismatics
Dimensions: 15 mm (Diameter)
Weight: 0.812 g (Weight)

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Tagged with: british empire coins, british commonwealth and empire coins
Themes this item is part of: Numismatics & Philately Collection
Primary Classification: COINS
Secondary Classification: Germany - Hannover
Tertiary Classification: working strikes
Series: Anglo-Hannoverian
DateEra: 1754 AD
Denomination: 1/2 Thaler
Obverse Description: Laureate head of the King facing left; around, GEORG. II. D. G. M. B. F. ET H. REX. F. D.
Reverse Description: In centre, I/4 / GOLDG: / 1/2 THAL: / N.D.R. F / S.; around, BR. ET L. DUX. S. R. I. A. T. ET EL. 1754.
Edge Description: Milled
Shape: round
Material: gold
Issued By: Hannover, Germany, 1754
Mint: Hannover (Mint), Germany, 1754
Authorised By: Johann Schrodor - Hanover (Mint), Germany, 1754
References: KM#324
Bibliography:
  1. [Book], Mr Colin Bruce - Krause Publications, Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1701 - 1800, Krause Publications, Iola, 2007, 321 Pages

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