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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
⅓ 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 | 1675-1690 |
| Years | 1675-1690 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Value | ⅓ 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#188046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval 2-fold arms in palm branches, date in legend at top, value: 1/3 in oval below.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John George II, who ruled the Electorate of Saxony from 1675 to 1690. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. The ⅓ Thaler coin was minted as a response to these challenges, as it was intended to be a stable and reliable form of currency. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
