⅓ Thaler - John George II 1672-1680 front ⅓ Thaler - John George II 1672-1680 back
⅓ Thaler - John George II 1672-1680 photo
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⅓ Thaler - John George II

 
Silver 9.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Prince elector
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1672-1680
Years
1672-1680
Value
⅓ Thaler
Value
⅓ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.6 g
Weight
9.6 g
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#151692
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAC ROM IMP AR (1/3) CHIM ET ELECT

Comment

Exists with the 16S81 Salzburg countermark in 1673, 74 and 75 as Zöttl#2088.139 to 141.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Electorate of Saxony. The reign of John George II saw significant reforms in the mining and minting industries, which led to the introduction of new coinage systems and the improvement of existing ones. This ⅓ Thaler coin, made of silver and weighing 9.6g, was part of a series of coins introduced during this period to promote trade and commerce in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1673 C R - - - - - -
1673 C R - - - - - -

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