© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1⁄12 Thaler - John George IV
| Silver | 3.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1693 |
| Years | 1691-1693 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
4-line central inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* SAC. ROM. IMP. ARCHIM. & ELECT. X.
12
EINEN
THAL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Holy Roman Empire. The reign of John George IV saw the introduction of a new currency system, the "Thaler" system, which replaced the old system of reckoning in "Groschen" and "Pfennige". This change was aimed at simplifying the currency system and making it more efficient, and it had a significant impact on trade and commerce in the region. The 1/12 Thaler coin was a key part of this system, and it played an important role in everyday transactions and commerce during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 1692 IK | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1692 IK | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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