© London Coin Galleries with Heritage Auctions UK
© London Coin Galleries with Heritage Auctions UK
5 Thalers - George Harz - Ausbeute - Löser
1638 year| Silver | 145.64 g | 87 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | George (Georg) (1634-1641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 145.64 g |
| Diameter | 87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted 12-fold arms, supported by two wildmen, date in Roman numerals. Mintmaster's initials at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HS
❀ AUF GOTT TRAW ICH ❀ ANNO MDCXXXVIII ❀
IH
Translation: In God I trust.
Comment
HS are initials of mintmaster Henning Schluter.IH are initials of engraver Issak Hennigk.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of George, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, on one side, and a depiction of the Harz mountains, a region in Germany known for its silver mining, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the region was experiencing a significant increase in silver production, and the coin's design was meant to promote the region's wealth and prosperity.
