© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Thaler - George II August
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1744 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman with tree in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRUN • & LUN • DUX • S • R • I • A•THES • & EL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - George II August 1730-1744 from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) made of Silver is that it was used as a means of payment for the workers who built the famous leaning tower of Pisa in Italy. The coin was widely accepted in trade and commerce in the region and was considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
