⅔ Thaler - John George II 1690 front ⅔ Thaler - John George II 1690 back
⅔ Thaler - John George II 1690 photo
© M. Sander

⅔ Thaler - John George II

1690 year
Silver 16.5 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach (German States)
Duke
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1686-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1690
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1596-1809)
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#131125
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETATE & IVSTITIA

Interesting fact

The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach, minted in 1690 during the reign of John George II, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time.