© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - George Louis Harz - Ausbeute
| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1715-1727 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shields in cruciform, scepters at angles
Script: Latin
Lettering: BR & L D S R I A T & EL 1717
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - George Louis (Harz - Ausbeute) 1715-1727 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued by George Louis, who was the Elector of Hanover and later became King George I of Great Britain. The coin's mintage was a result of the Harz Ausbeute, a mining agreement between the Electorate of Hanover and the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, which allowed for the exploitation of silver and gold deposits in the Harz mountains. This coin is a rare example of a gold coin minted during this time period and is highly sought after by collectors today.
