1 Dreier - John George II 1669-1679 front 1 Dreier - John George II 1669-1679 back
1 Dreier - John George II 1669-1679 photo
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1 Dreier - John George II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Prince elector
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1669-1679
Years
1669-1679
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187881
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial orb in baroque frame divides initials.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time. This shield was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's issuance by the Elector of Saxony, John George II, who was a member of the House of Wettin. This small detail provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and politics of the time, and highlights the importance of the coin as a symbol of power and authority.