© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Thaler - John George II Dicktaler
| Silver | 28.79 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1666 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.79 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC • ROM • IMP • ARCHIMARS • ET • ELECT • [mintmark] • 1660 •
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Comment
Thick strike on 1/4 Taler dies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - John George II (Dicktaler) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Electorate of Saxony. The coin was introduced in 1660, just a few years after the Thirty Years' War had devastated much of Germany, including Saxony. Despite the challenges of the time, the Dicktaler coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the 17th century, and its design and minting process were influential in shaping the development of future coinage in the region.
