© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - John George III Death
1687 year| Silver | 7.74 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691) |
| Prince elector | John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| Year | 1687 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.74 g |
| Weight | 7.74 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
MANET in wreath, SOLA. SPES. MEA in band at top.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George III, the Elector of Saxony, in 1687. The coin features an image of the Elector on the obverse side, and an image of his coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was made of silver and weighs 7.74 grams. It is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.
