© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John George II Klippe; Peace of Nijmegen
1679 year| Silver | 23.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 23.12 g |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hand from cloud with wreath above Hercules on a cloud.
Script: Latin
Comment
Schnee 961, C./K. 541Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Peace of Nijmegen, which was a series of treaties signed in 1678-1679 that ended various conflicts in Europe, including the Dutch War and the Scanian War. The coin's design features an image of John George II, the Elector of Saxony, on one side, and an image of a peace allegory on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to only 1,500 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
