© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
2 Thalers - John George I
| Silver | 58.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1616 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of August facing right
Mint mark (swan) and inscription beginning left (inner circle)
18 coats of arms around (outer circle)
Script: Latin
Lettering: E·AVGVST·F·E·D·S·I·C·E·M·
Translation:
ET AVGVSTVS FRATRES ET DVCES SAXONIÆ IVLIACI CLIVIÆ ET MONTIVM
and August, brothers and Dukes of Saxony, Jülich, Cleve and Berg
Comment
These coins were struck with the dies of the 1 Thaler coinInteresting 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 I saw the introduction of the "New Monetary System" which aimed to stabilize the currency and combat inflation. This coin, made of silver, was a significant denomination and played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce within the Empire.
