⅙ Thaler - George III
| Silver | 3.25 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1782 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#425434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms on ornate shield, date divided by crown, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 82
·BRUNS·&·LUN·DUX·S·R·I·A·TH·&·ELECT·
N·D·R·F· F·SILB·
(⅙)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820. This was a period of significant political and social change, with the American Revolution taking place in 1776 and the French Revolution in 1789. Additionally, the coin was minted during a time of economic change, as the traditional feudal system was being replaced by capitalism and the rise of industrialization. Despite these changes, the ⅙ Thaler coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency in the German States.
