© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - George William
| Silver | 28.7 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1648-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1654-1664 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.7 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#220534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATE • ET • IUSTITIA • ANNO (Date) HS
Comment
Georg Wilhelm was the second of four sons born to duke Georg of Calenberg (1582-1641) and was the ruling prince of Brunswick - Lüneburg - Calenberg (Hanover) from 1648-1665 and the ruling prince of Brunswick -Lüneburg - Celle from 1665 until his death in 1705.Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.7g was minted during the reign of George William (1654-1664) and features an image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of the region on the other. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, with the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) having recently ended and the Renaissance period in full swing. The coin's design and materials reflect the influence of these historical events and the importance of trade and commerce during that time.
