German States coins, Hannover Silver Thaler, King of Hanover George V, minted 1872.

German States coins, Kingdom of Hanover Silver Thaler (Medallic Shooting Thaler - Struck for the 4th German Shooting Festival), King George V, minted 1872.



Obverse: Crowned and seated Germania, holding wreath and sword. Shield of the German Empire and target to her left.
Legend: VIERTES DEUTSCHES BUNDES SCHIESSEN / HANNOVER 1872
Translated: "4th German, Federal Shooting / Hannover 1872"

Reverse: Celmeted shield with arms of Hannover, supported by lions. All set on a base, terminated by arabesques below.
Legend: RESIDENZSTADT HANNOVER
Translated: "Residence City Hannover"

Mintage: 6,317 pcs.
Engraver: Brehmer
References: Davenport -, KM-, KM-X1. R!
Weight: 16.82 gram of Silver
Diameter: 33 mm