© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - John George I and August Vicariat
1612 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate 4-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony, date divided above.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double portrait of both John George I and his son August, who served as viceroy during his father's reign. This double portrait design was a rare occurrence in coinage during that time period and adds to the coin's historical significance and value.
