2 Pfennige - George V
| Issuer | Hannover, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1858-1864 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1857-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#234, AKS#153 |
| Obverse description | Hannover Crowned Crest, Letter V below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GR v |
| Reverse description | Value, Date and mint mark B |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 PFENNIGE 1860 B SCHEIDEMÜNZE |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1858 B - - 1859 B - - 1860 B - - 1861 B - - 1862 B - - 1863 B - - 607 000 1864 B - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2322424570 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 2 Pfennige, issued 1858-1864, represents the final coinage of the Kingdom of Hannover under its last monarch, George V. This era was marked by escalating tensions within the German Confederation, leading to the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. George V, a staunch opponent of Prussian expansion