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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 | 1801-1805 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination in the center, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRUNS·&·LUN·DUX·S·R·I·ATH·&·L·LECTOR·1803·
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N·D·REICHS·FUSS·FEIN·SILBER
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin was minted during a time of great economic change in the German States. The coinage reform of 1803, which introduced the Thaler as a standardized currency across the German States, helped to simplify trade and commerce across the region. The ⅔ Thaler coin was a significant denomination at the time, and its minting represented a major step forward in the standardization of currency in the region.
