© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅓ 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 | ⅓ Thaler |
| Value | ⅓ 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#188477 |
|---|---|
| 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 an image of his coat of arms on the reverse side. The use of a ⅓ Thaler denomination was a common practice in the German States during this time period, as it was a fractional currency that was widely used for small transactions. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver adds to its historical significance, as silver was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time.
