© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅔ Thaler - George II
| Silver | 12.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1740 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms within legend, above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRVNS·ET·LVN·DVX· S·R·I·A·TH·ET·EL·
1736 ·
FEIN SILB:
2/3
Unabridged legend:
Brunswick et Lünenburg Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector
Fein Silber
Translation:
Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Fine Silver
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin was used as a means of payment in the German States of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover during the reign of George II (1730-1740). It was made of silver and weighed 12.82 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its value, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
