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½ Taler - George I Louis Death of Sophia of Pfalz
1714 year| Silver | 14.65 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.65 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#66157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
12-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NATA // XIII.OCT.MDCXXX. // NVPTA.MENSE.SEPT. // MDCLVIII.AD SVCCESS. // M.BRIT.NOMIN.MDCCI. // SVB.VESP.VIII.IVN.MDCCXIV // IN HORTIS HERRENHAVS // A.DHVC VEGETO & FIRMO // PASSV DEAMBVLANS // SVBIDA ET PLACIDA // MORTE EREPTA // *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Sophia of Pfalz, who was the wife of George I Louis, the ruler of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover. The coin features an image of Sophia on one side and George I Louis on the other, symbolizing the bond between the two and the impact of her passing on the kingdom.
