2 Thalers - John George I 1616-1619 front 2 Thalers - John George I 1616-1619 back
2 Thalers - John George I 1616-1619 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

2 Thalers - John George I

 
Silver 58.11 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1619
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.11 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187081
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Thalers - John George I 1616-1619 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 58.11 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and this particular coin was minted during the reign of John George I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1616 to 1619. The coin's design features the Elector's coat of arms on one side and the reverse side shows the Saxon shield with the date 1616. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a popular choice among numismatists.