⅙ Thaler - George III 1802-1804 front ⅙ Thaler - George III 1802-1804 back
⅙ Thaler - George III 1802-1804 photo

⅙ Thaler - George III

 
Silver 3.3 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George III (Georg III) (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1804
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84210
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned arms above denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRUNS.&.LUN.DUX S.R.I.ATH&.ELECT

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The ⅙ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.3 g was minted during the reign of George III (1802-1804) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the German States on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time of political and economic change in Europe, with the Napoleonic Wars and the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire leading to the formation of new states and currencies. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the value and importance of precious metals during this time period.