© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - George II
| Silver | 29.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1727-1729 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing wild man
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRUN & LUN DUX S R I AR THES & EL 1729
EPH
Comment
In 1706, George II became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the obverse.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver weighing 29.17 g was minted during the reign of George II (1727-1729) and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the German States on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was used as a means of payment in a time when most people were farmers or craftsmen, and the value of the coin was equivalent to the value of a skilled worker's daily wage.
