GERMAN STATES, BRUNSWICK-CALENBERG-HANNOVER Reichstaler 1756, Zellerfeld. 29.16 g. Mintmaster Johann Benjamin Hecht. Ausbeutetaler av silvermine ''Güte des Herren'' / ''Goodness of the Lord'' Obv.: Crowned, ornate four-fold baroque shield of arms, with the date 1756 positioned below it. The surrounding legend reads GEORG.II.D.G.M.BRIT.FR.&H.REX.F.D.BR.&L.DVX.S.R.I.A.TH.&EL. Rev.: Three forested hills showing a mining operation with a mine entrance in the center, and a horse-drawn wagon transporting ore on the path below. Above the hills, the sun rays shine down from the clouds upon three alchemical or metallurgical symbols (representing Mars/Iron, Jupiter/Tin, and Saturn/Lead). The legend along the upper rim reads DIE ERDE IST VOLL DER GÜTE DES HERRN, while the lower section below the forest features an inscription identifying the mine, followed by the mintmaster initials I.B.H. An attractive specimen with beautiful old patina and only a minute planchet flaw. Dav. 2100, Ex. Künker 314, 09.10.2018, lot 5352, ticket enclosed Grade: AU/UNC