© Münzen Ritter
© Münzen Ritter
⅙ Thaler - George III
| Silver | 3.22 g | 22.95 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1784 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 22.95 mm |
| Thickness | 1.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Wildman with tree in hand, 6 at right, mint mark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BR.ET.LVN.DVX.S.R.I.A.TH.ET.EL.
6
C.E.S.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Lettering on 1780Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin was used as a means of payment in the German States of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover during the reign of George III (1762-1784). It was made of silver and weighed 3.22 grams. Despite its small size, it was an important coin in its time and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
