© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅙ Thaler - John George IV Death
1694 year| 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pyramid with crowned shields of arms on 2 sides.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George IV, the Elector of Saxony, in 1694. The coin features an image of the Elector on the obverse side, and a depiction of his tomb on the reverse side. The coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and durable metal at the time, and it was circulated widely throughout the German States. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in existence and highly sought after by numismatists.
