© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅙ Thaler - John George IV
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1693 |
| Years | 1692-1693 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4 small crowned shields of arms, 1 in each angle of 2 crossed swords, date divided at top and value 1/6 divided in upper and lower angles of crossed swords.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of John George IV in 1692-1693. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, with the coinage system being reformed during this period to address issues of currency devaluation and inflation. The ⅙ Thaler coin, made of silver, was a significant denomination at the time and played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
