© 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 August
| Silver | 29.28 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 | 29.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms within Order garter, supporters left and right, crown above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1729
BRVNS • ET • LVN • DVX • S • R • I • A • THES • ET • EL •
HONI DOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIE ET MON DROIT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George II August, who ruled the Electorate of Hanover and was also the King of Great Britain and Ireland. This period saw the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the development of new technologies and infrastructure. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 29.28 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece of currency for its time.
