1 Thaler - John George II 1678-1680 front 1 Thaler - John George II 1678-1680 back
1 Thaler - John George II 1678-1680 photo
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1 Thaler - John George II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1678-1680
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188090
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Differently shaped shield dividing C-F.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - John George II 1678-1680 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the reverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's origin and authenticity, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.