© Tallarian
© Tallarian
1 Groschen - John George I Death
1656 year| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eight lines of inscription and mint mark (acorn)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAT9·
V·MART·AN·
M·D·LXXXV·PIE
OBDORMIVT·VIII
OCT·AN·M·DC·LVI
PATER·PATRIÆ
FELICISSI:
MUS·
Translation: NATVS V. MARTII ANNO MDLXXXV PIE OBDORMITIV VIII. OCTOBRII ANNO MDCLVI PATER PATRIÆ FELICISSIMVS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin commemorating John George I's death in 1656 is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Electorate of Saxony. The Thirty Years' War had recently ended, and the region was still recovering from the devastating effects of the conflict. Despite these challenges, the coin's production was a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Saxony to honor their ruler and continue their tradition of minting commemorative coins.
