Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg 5 Thalers - George, 1638
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Information
Country
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg
Currency
Thaler
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Thalers - George
Year
1638
Ruler
George (Georg)
(1634–1641)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
145.64
Diameter (mm)
87
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Thalers - George from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg. Issued in 1638. Struck in Silver. Measures 87 mm and weighs 145.64 g.
- Obverse
- 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)
- Reverse
- Helmeted 12-fold arms, supported by two wildmen, date in Roman numerals. Mintmaster's initials at top. (In God I trust.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1638 HS-IH | — | MDCXXXVIII |
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