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⅔ Thaler - George I
| Silver | 13 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1705 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Heraldic motif of the Guelph horse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❀ IN RECTO DECUS ❀
2/3
FEIN SILB:
Translation:
There is honor in right.
Fine Silver
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) was minted during the reign of George I (1698-1705) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the region on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, of which Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover was a part. The coin's silver content and its unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
