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8 Gute Groschen ⅓ Thaler - George II William
| Silver | 8.03 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1665-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1698 |
| Value | 8 Gute Groschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.03 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value in three lines, mint mark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUX BR:& LUN: GEORG:WILH:D.G.
🟌 VIII 🟌
GU.TE
GROSCH:
.JJ.J.
🟌
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants with rosettes at side of value and date are known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Gute Groschen coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued by George II William, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle from 1694 to 1698. During his reign, the duchy was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 8 Gute Groschen coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity.
