© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄24 Thaler - John George II
| Silver | 1.766 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1680 |
| Years | 1667-1680 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.766 g |
| Weight | 1.766 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination, date and mintmasters initials separated to sides.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Saxony, with the reign of John George II seeing the establishment of the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and the development of the Baroque style in architecture and art.
