© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - John George II Wechseltaler
1670 year| Silver | 7.03 g | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1670 |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.03 g |
| Weight | 7.03 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval 2-fold arms in baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WECHSEL THALER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler - John George II (Wechseltaler) 1670 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of John George II.
