© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - John George II Death
1659 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
11-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George II, the Elector of Saxony, in 1659. 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 17th-century commemorative coin from the German States, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
