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⅙ Thaler - George II August
| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1727-1760 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Wildman standing tall, with a tree on his right hand, and a small "6" at his left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BR·ET·LVN·DVX·S·R·I·A·TH·ET·EL
6
·C·
Unabridged legend: Brunswick et Lünenburg Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Comment
Georg August , born in Hannover, was the second King of Great Britain of the House of Hannover. King from 1727 to his death in 1751.Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin was used as a means of payment in the German States of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover during the reign of George II August (1727-1760). It was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the German States on the other. The coin was widely used in trade and commerce, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
