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1 Thaler - George
| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | George (Georg) (1634-1641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1642 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Wild man holding a tree in his right hand, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AUFF GOTT TRAWE ICH.ANNO.1641
Comment
Dav ST# 6507 obv lettering all around
Dav ST# 6508 obv no lettering above shield
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, minted during the reign of George (1637-1642), was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a lion holding a shield with the coat of arms of Brunswick-Lüneburg, while the reverse side features the image of a crowned eagle with the inscription "GROSSUS DUCATUS LUNEBURGI" (Great Duchy of Lüneburg). This design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Brunswick-Lüneburg dynasty, which ruled over a large portion of northern Germany during the 17th century.
