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2 Thalers - John George I Vicariat
1612 year| Silver | 57.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.91 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield dividing date.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
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 I (Vicariat) saw the introduction of the taler, a new currency that replaced the old system of reckoning in guldengroschen and became the standard unit of account in Saxony. This coin, with its silver content and intricate design, reflects the economic and cultural developments of the time.
