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1 Thaler - George I
| Silver | - | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1727 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree in right hand, within legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRUN·&LUN·DUX·S·R·I·AR·THES·&EL·1723
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Unabridged legend: Brunswick et Lunenburg Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler 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 I, who was the first British monarch to rule Hanover, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and it features an image of George I on one side and the coat of arms of Hanover on the other. Despite its age, some of these coins are still highly sought after by collectors today, and they can be found in auctions and online marketplaces.
