© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John William
1691 year| Silver | 28.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1678-1690) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1691 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.62 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#287545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with dates on tombstone, crown above inscription around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RECTOR ACADEMIÆ IENENSIS MAGNIFICENTISSIMVS
PRÆSTANT ÆTERNA CADVCIS
NATVS.
D.XXIIX.MARTI.
M.DC.LXXV.
DENATVS.
D.IV.NOVEMR
M.DC.LXXXX.
SEPVLTVS.
MENSE.FEBRV:
M.DC.XCI.
A.N.XV.M.VII.D.12
Comment
Interment of Johann Wilhelm IIIInteresting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Jena, issued in 1691 to commemorate John William, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time.
