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1 Dreier - John George III
| Silver | 0.77 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691) |
| Prince elector | John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1682 |
| Years | 1681-1682 |
| 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 |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 3 in baroque frame divides mintmaster's initials.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1681-1682, during the reign of John George III, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1680 until his death in 1691. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in Saxony, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce in the region. The fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.
