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1⁄12 Thaler - John George IV
| Billon (.486 silver) | 3.55 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 | 1693-1694 |
| Years | 1693-1694 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon (.486 silver) |
| Composition | Billon (.486 silver) |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.03 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Value in letters and date in an inner circle, legend around for "Sacri Romani Imperii Archimarescalus et Elector".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*12*
EINEN
THAL
1694
SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM & ELEC
Translation: Archmarschall and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Edge
Plain
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 coin was issued by John George IV, who was the Elector of Saxony and a member of the Albertinian Line, a powerful dynasty that ruled Saxony for over 400 years. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic challenges of the time, as the Empire was facing inflation and a shortage of silver coinage. The use of billon, a copper-silver alloy, was a common practice during this period as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Saxony during a time of great change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1694 EPH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1694 EPH | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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