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1 Thaler - John George I Death of John George I
1656 year| Silver | - | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ten lines of inscription
Mint mark (acorn)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO·
CÆSARI·IMPE·
RIOQ·RO·FID·CONST·
MAGNAN·POST·MVLT·
TRIUMP·PAC·PUBI·REST·
ET·IN·HOC·QVOD·SVI·
SIMIL·POST·RELINQV·
FELICISS·PATER·
PATRIÆ·BEATE·
MOR·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George I, the Elector of Saxony, who passed away in 1656. The coin's design features an image of John George I on the obverse, and a depiction of his tomb on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a 17th-century commemorative coin, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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