Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Calenberg 5 Thalers - George, 1638

5 Thalers - George aus Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Calenberg. Ausgegeben 1638. Geprägt in Silver. Durchmesser 87 mm, Gewicht 145.64 g.

Avers

Duke, bareheaded armored and holding staff in right hand, on horseback riding left. Baroque frame above, and mining landscape below. Value punched in field below horse. (By God's grace, George Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg)

Revers

Helmeted 12-fold arms, supported by two wildmen, date in Roman numerals. Mintmaster's initials at top. (In God I trust.)