1 Thaler - George II August (Güte des Herrn - Ausbeute) 1745-1756 front 1 Thaler - George II August (Güte des Herrn - Ausbeute) 1745-1756 back
1 Thaler - George II August (Güte des Herrn - Ausbeute) 1745-1756 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - George II August Güte des Herrn - Ausbeute

 
Silver 29.28 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke
George II (Georg II) (1727-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1745-1756
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.28 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266562
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mining scene with mountains and shining sun

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIE ERDE IST VOLL GVTE DES HERRN
DIE GRVBE
GVTE DES HERRN
KAM IN AVSBEVT
IM QV: REM: 1740
I.B.H.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the "Güte des Herrn - Ausbeute" (Goodness of the Lord - Yield) motto, which was a rare feature on coins during that time period. It signifies the importance of faith and religion during the reign of George II August in Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover.