© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - John George IV Death
1694 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Year | 1694 |
| 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#188471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pyramid with crowned shields of arms on 2 sides.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George IV, the Elector of Saxony, in 1694. 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 circulating commemorative coin from the Albertinian Line of the German States, and its silver content makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
