© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - John George II Dicker Halbtaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1660 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-fold arms.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Thick strike on a 1/8 Thaler planchet.Slg. Engelhardt 883
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - John George II (Dicker Halbtaler) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Electorate of Saxony. The coin was issued in 1659-1660, a period when the region was experiencing significant economic growth and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for currency. The coin's design, featuring the image of John George II, was meant to symbolize the power and stability of the Saxon government and to reassure the public of the coin's value. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the German States.
