© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - John George III Death
1687 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| Year | 1687 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
MANET in wreath, SOLA. SPES. MEA in band at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MANET ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin commemorating John George III's death in 1687 is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.
