1 Groschen - John George III (Death) 1691 front 1 Groschen - John George III (Death) 1691 back
1 Groschen - John George III (Death) 1691 photo
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1 Groschen - John George III Death

1691 year
Silver - -
Description
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
1691
Year
1691
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
References
Numista
N#188189
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms from clouds holding partly furled flag.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IEHOVA VEXILLIVM MEVM

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George III, the Elector of Saxony, in 1691. The coin features an image of the Elector on the obverse side, and a depiction of his tomb on the reverse side. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the Albertinian Line of the German States, and its silver content makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.