© 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 III Güte des Herrn - Ausbeute
1774 year| Silver | 29.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mining scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIE ERDE IST VOLL DER GÜTE DES HERRN
DIE GÜTE DES HERRN
KAM WIEDER IN AUSBEUTE
IM Q LUCIAE 1774
I C R
Comment
In 1749, George III became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and inscriptions that reflect the political and religious beliefs of the time. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of George III, the reigning monarch of the Holy Roman Empire, while the reverse side features the phrase "Güte des Herrn - Ausbeute" which translates to "Goodness of the Lord - Profit" in English. This combination of a secular ruler and a religious inscription was a common feature of coins during this period, reflecting the complex relationship between church and state in pre-modern Europe.
