⅔ Thaler - John George III (Death) 1687 front ⅔ Thaler - John George III (Death) 1687 back
⅔ Thaler - John George III (Death) 1687 photo
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⅔ Thaler - John George III Death

1687 year
Silver 15.52 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1687
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
15.52 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#183996
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's design features an image of the Elector on the obverse, and an image of his coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's silver content and weight, 15.52g, was a significant amount for a circulating coin at the time and indicates the value placed on the Elector and his legacy.