© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John William
1688 year| Silver | 28.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1678-1690) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUCTORITATE
DG.WILHELMI ER
NESTI.DUC.SAX.TU
TOR.IOHANN WILH.
DUXSAX.PPS.IUVENT.
MORE.D.PATRIS ET MAI.
ACADEMIÆ SALANÆ
SCEPTRA CAPESSIT
FELICITER
D. 23 FEBR.A.1688
Comment
Acceptance of the Chancellorship of Jena University for Johann Wilhelm IIIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - John William 1688 circulating commemorative coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.8g is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of John William, the Duke of Saxe-Jena, who ruled the duchy from 1678 until his death in 1707. The coin features an image of John William on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Saxe-Jena on the other. It was minted in limited quantities and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
