⅙ Thaler - George III
| Silver | 3.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1800 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms, value below and date separated on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.S.R.I.A.TH.&.ELECT.18 00 BRUNS.&.LUN.DUX.
N.D.REICHS.F FEIN SILBER.
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.25g was minted during the reign of George III (1796-1800) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the German States on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political upheaval in Europe, specifically during the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. The coin's silver content and its connection to the German States make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
