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⅔ Thaler - George III
| Silver | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1805-1807 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRUNS·&·LUN·DUX·S·R·I·TH·&·ELECTOR·1807·
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N·D·REICHS·FUSS·FEIN·SILBER·
Comment
Another reference source: Kahnt 195Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the German States, specifically during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the previously used Thaler, which had become devalued due to excessive minting. The ⅔ Thaler was intended to restore confidence in the currency and stabilize the economy. Despite its introduction during a challenging period, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now a sought-after collector's item.
