© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - John William
1688 year| Silver | 14.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1678-1690) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUCTORITATE
DG.WILHELMI ER
NESTIDUC.SAX.TUTOR
IOHANN WILHEL
MUS.DUC SAX.PPS.IUVENT
MORE.D.PATRIS ET MAI.
ACADEMIÆ SALANÆ
SCEPTRA CAPESSIT
FELICITER
D. 23 FEBR.A 1688
Comment
Acceptance of the Chancellorship of Jena University for Johann Wilhelm IIIInteresting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) made of Silver weighing 14.76g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of John William, who was the Duke of Saxe-Jena from 1678 to 1707. This coin was issued to commemorate his 20th year of rule in 1688, and it features an image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of Saxe-Jena on the other. It's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in German history and coinage.
