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1 Thaler - John George II
| Silver | 23.02 g | 49 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1671-1678 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 23.02 g |
| Diameter | 49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
9-line inscription in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DU TRÉ HAUT // TRÉ PUISSANT ET // TRES EXCELLENT PRIN // CE CHARLES • II • PARLA // GRACE DE DIEU ROY DE // LA GRANDE BRET AG : // FRAN : ET IRLANDE DE // FENSEUR DE LA FOY • M • D • C • LXXVIII •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Saxony, with the reign of John George II seeing the establishment of the Dresden court orchestra and the appointment of famous composers such as Heinrich Schütz.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1678 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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