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⅔ Thaler - Ernest August
| Silver | 14.74 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1680-1693 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.74 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#158557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wild man with tree in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLA BONA QUAE HONESTA//V. FEIN - SILB:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued by Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg from 1680 to 1693. During his reign, he implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade in the region. The ⅔ Thaler coin was a key part of this system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a popular and trusted form of currency among merchants and traders.
