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⅔ Thaler - George I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1727 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#392083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wildman standing tall, with a tree in his right hand. Mint official's initial/s below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRUN & LUN D S R I AR THES & EL 1719
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Unabridged legend: Brunswick et Lunenburg Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Comment
KM# 112.1 - with 24 to the right of the wildman
KM# 112.2 - without 24 to the right of the wildman
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin was minted during the reign of George I of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, who was also the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727. This coin was used in the German States, and its design featured the coat of arms of the House of Hanover, which was the royal house of George I. The coin was made of silver and had a value of ⅔ thaler, which was a significant amount at the time.
