⅔ Thaler - George II William
1690 year| Silver | 15.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1665-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1690 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#239392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) was minted during a time of great economic change in Europe. The coinage reform of 1690, which introduced this coin, was an attempt to stabilize the currency and combat inflation. The ⅔ Thaler coin was one of the first coins to be minted with a standardized weight and purity, which helped to establish trust in the currency and facilitate trade.
