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1 Thaler - John George IV Death
1694 year| Silver | 26.09 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.09 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pyramid with arms on 2 sides, churches in background.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George IV, the Elector of Saxony, who passed away in 1694. The coin's design features an image of the Elector on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, to which John George IV belonged. The coin's silver content and weight of 26.09 grams also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
