© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John George IV Death
1694 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
16-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George IV, who was the Elector of Saxony from the Albertinian Line, in 1694. The coin's design features an image of John George IV on the obverse, and an image of his tomb on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a circulating commemorative coin from the German States, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
