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1 Thaler - George I
| Silver | - | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1712-1715 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Wild man holding a tree in his right hand, legend above.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, minted during the reign of George I (1712-1715), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a new technology called "milled" or "reeded" edges. This technology involved grooving the edges of the coin with a special tool to create a textured, ribbed effect. This innovation made it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, as it was harder to replicate the milled edges. This feature became a standard security measure in coin production and is still used in some coins today.
