2 Thalers - John George I (Vicariat) 1619 front 2 Thalers - John George I (Vicariat) 1619 back
2 Thalers - John George I (Vicariat) 1619 photo
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2 Thalers - John George I Vicariat

1619 year
Silver 57.87 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1619
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
57.87 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187185
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

12-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, known as the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). The war was fought primarily in Germany and involved many European powers, including the Electorate of Saxony, where this coin was minted. Despite the conflict, the coin still bears the image of John George I, the ruling elector at the time, signifying the continued importance of the electorate and its currency during this period.