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⅙ Thaler - George III
| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1793-1800 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Wild man holding a tree in his right hand, 6 to his left, legend all around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRUNS.& LUN.DUX.S.R.I.A.TH. & ELECT.
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver was minted during the reign of George III (1793-1800) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the German States on the other. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin during that time and was equivalent to 1/6 of a Thaler, which was a common currency unit in Germany during the 18th and 19th centuries.
