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2 Thalers - John George II
1663 year| Silver | 58 g | 57 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58 g |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Thalers - John George II 1663 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 58 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John George II, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1611 until his death in 1680. During his reign, the Electorate of Saxony was a powerful state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage issued during this time reflected the economic and political influence of the region. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and its use in coinage was seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
