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1⁄24 Thaler - John George IV
| Silver | 1.7 g | 22 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 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Denomination above date in an inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM & ELECT
24
EINEN
THAL
1692
Unabridged legend: Sacri Romani Imperii Archimarescalus et Elector
Translation: Archmarschahl and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Edge
Thin, plain planchet
Comment
Johan-George IV Elector of Saxony from 1691 to 1694, inherited the charge at the death of his father Johan-Georges III. He died at the age of 25, he is part of the Albertine branch (from the dividing of Saxony at the end of the 15th century between 2 brothers Ernest of Saxony).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 coinage system, which aimed to stabilize the currency and combat inflation. The 1/24 Thaler coin was part of this effort, and its silver content and small denomination made it a widely used coin in everyday transactions.
