© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅙ Thaler - John George II
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 1668-1674 |
| Years | 1668-1674 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned 4-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony divide initials, 1/6 in oval below, date at top in legend.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier coins issued by John George II, and its inclusion on this particular coin was likely a deliberate choice made by the mint master or the ruling authority to highlight the connection between the Electorate of Saxony and the Albertinian Line. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the history and politics of the region during that time period.
