© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Goldgulden - George II
| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1749-1752 |
| Value | 4 Goldgulden (8) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIII
GOLD
GULDEN
8 THALER
N D R FUS
I A S
BRUNS ET LUN DUX S R I A T ET EL 1749
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Goldgulden 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, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and King of Great Britain and Ireland. The coin's mintage was a result of the need for a standardized currency across the German states, and it was meant to replace the various local currencies that were in use at the time. The coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout Europe. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a testament to the rich history of European numismatics.
