© 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 | 29.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1748 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.67 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRVNS ET LVN DVX S R I A TH ET EL 1737
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, minted during the reign of George II (1730-1748), was used as a means of payment for the purchase of a ticket to the first successful hot air balloon flight in Germany, which took place in 1783. The coin was accepted as payment for the ticket because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency at the time. This interesting fact highlights the coin's role in the history of aviation and its significance as a form of currency during that period.
