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1⁄24 Thaler - John George II
| Silver | 2.1 g | 21.5 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 | 1665-1667 |
| Years | 1665-1667 |
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with value '24'
Year divided - 2 characters left and right
Mint letters divided
Mint mark (acorn)
Script: Latin
Lettering: OBER SAX KREISS GROSCH
Edge
Plain
Comment
For year 1665 an inscription variant of reverse exists:OBER SAX KREISS GROSCHEN
Interesting fact
The 1⁄24 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of John George II, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1665 to 1667. This coin was made of silver and weighed 2.1 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States. I hope you find this information helpful! If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this coin, please feel free to ask.
