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⅙ Thaler - George III
1807 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1807 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned Arms within belt, date at end of legend (Brunsweig & Lunenburg Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesorarius et Elector, nach dem Reichsfuß Feinsilber).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRUNS. &. LUN.DUX.S.R.I.A.TH.&.ELECT.1807
N.D.R.F. F.SILB.
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Edge
Milled.
Comment
In 1749, George III became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler - George III 1807 coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820. During this time, the German States were undergoing significant political and economic reforms, including the abolition of feudalism and the establishment of a modern currency system. The ⅙ Thaler coin, made of silver and weighing 3.3 grams, was a significant denomination in the German States' currency system and was widely used for everyday transactions. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in circulation among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
