⅙ Thaler - George Louis
| Silver | 3.29 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1726 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned Shields in cruciform, with 1/6 in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R. I. A. TH. ET. EL. 17 17. BR. ET. LUN. D. S.
1/6
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.29 g was minted during the reign of George Louis (1716-1726) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the region on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was part of a series of coins minted during George Louis' reign that were designed to standardize currency across the German States, which at the time were not yet a unified country. This coin, in particular, was meant to be used as a standardized currency for trade and commerce, and its design was meant to be easily recognizable and trustworthy for merchants and traders.
