© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
16 Gute Groschen - George II William
| Silver | 17.02 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1665-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1698 |
| Value | 16 Gute Groschen (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.02 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#337894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Rearing horse, date below between rosettes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT
🟌 1694 🟌
🟌
Translation:
WHICH THEY LEAD TO FAITH AND GLORY
1694
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants with rosettes at side of value and date are known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Gute Groschen coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of George II William, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle from 1693 to 1698. During this period, the German States were experiencing significant economic growth and trade, which led to an increased demand for coinage. The 16 Gute Groschen coin was one of the most widely used coins during this time and was an important part of everyday commerce.
