© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
2 Thalers - John George I Klippe; Wedding
1630 year| Silver | 57.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1630 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.68 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Clasped and chained hands.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the wedding of John George I, the Elector of Saxony, to his second wife, Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia, in 1630. The coin features an image of the couple on the obverse side, surrounded by an ornate border, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
