© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - John William
1688 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1678-1690) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUCTOR.
DG.WILH.ERNEST.
DUC.SAX.TUTORIS
IOHANN WILHEL.
DUX.S.PPS.IUVENT.
RECTOR ACAD.
IENENSIS.
D. 23 FEBR.
1688.
Comment
For the acceptance of the Chancellorship of Jena University for Johann Wilhelm IIIInteresting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Jena, minted in 1688 during the reign of John William, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of wealth and power, and the fact that this coin was made of silver speaks to the wealth and influence of the Duchy of Saxe-Jena during that period. Additionally, the fact that it was a circulating commemorative coin suggests that it was widely used and circulated among the people, making it a tangible piece of history that has survived to this day.
