© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅓ Thaler - John George IV
| Silver | 17.07 g | 37 mm |
| 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 | 1693-1694 |
| Years | 1693-1694 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2 adjacent oval arms in baroque frame, crown above divides date, value 1/3 in oval below without mintmaster's initials.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmasters initials EPH - Ernst Peter Hecht (Leipzig)Interesting fact
The ⅓ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of John George IV in 1693-1694. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to showcase the wealth and prestige of the ruling family. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that the Electorate of Saxony was a prosperous and influential region during this time period.
