1 Thaler - George I Louis Harz Ausbeute

Reverse

St. Andrews holding a cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRUN ET LUN DUX S R I A THES ET EL
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Comment

In 1701, Georges I became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the obverse.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

En 1701, Georges Ier devient chevalier de l'ordre de la Jarretière, d'où la présence de la devise de l'ordre sur l'avers ici.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of George I Louis, who was the first British monarch to rule Hanover, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the region. Despite being made of silver, the coin's value was not fixed to the value of silver, but rather it was used as a medium of exchange and its value was determined by supply and demand in the market. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the complex monetary systems that existed in Europe during the early 18th century.

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