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1 Goldgulden - George II August
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1756 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I // GOLD // GULDEN // 2.THAL: // N.D.R.FVS // I.A.S.
BR.ET.LUN.DUX.S.R.I.A.T.ET.EL.1752.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover 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 II, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and King of Great Britain and Ireland. This was a period of significant trade and commerce, and the coin was likely used extensively in international trade. Additionally, the coin's high gold content and weight made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, which would have been important during a time of economic uncertainty.
