© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
12 Ducats - John George II Conferment of the Order of the Garter
1678 year| Gold (.986) | 42 g | 47.8 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 12 Ducats (42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 42 g |
| Diameter | 47.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#411061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DU TRÉ HAUT
TRÉ PUISSANT ET
TRES EXCELLENT PRIN
CE CHARLES • II • PAR LA
GRACE DE DIEU ROY DE
LA GRANDE BRETAG :
FRAN : ET IRLANDE DE
FENSEUR DE LA FOY •
MDCLXXVIII•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the conferment of the Order of the Garter on John George II, the Elector of Saxony, in 1678. The Order of the Garter is one of the highest orders of chivalry in Europe, and it was a great honor for John George II to receive this recognition. The coin's design reflects this significance, featuring an image of the Elector on one side and the Order of the Garter's emblem on the other.
