1 Thaler "Gesamttaler" - John George II 1664-1668 front 1 Thaler "Gesamttaler" - John George II 1664-1668 back
1 Thaler "Gesamttaler" - John George II 1664-1668 photo

1 Thaler "Gesamttaler" - John George II

 
Silver 28.9 g 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1664-1668
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.9 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#321437
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat-of-arms with eight helmets; 22 fields. CR flanking. The coat-of-arms has sharp corners on the top. Year 16 66 is separated by the helmets.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SACRI ROMANI IMPERII ARCHIMARSCHALLUS ET ELECTOR

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler "Gesamttaler" coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time.