© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Thalers - John George IV
1692 year| Silver | 58.18 g | 43.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George IV (Johann Georg IV.) (1691-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.18 g |
| Diameter | 43.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms separating initials, date divided at top
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 92.SAC.ROM.IMP.AR CHIM.&.ELECT.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Thalers - John George IV 1692 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 58.18 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 IV, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1691 to 1703, and it features an image of the Elector on one side and the Saxon coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it was used to create a currency that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, and it serves as a fascinating window into the economic and political history of early modern Europe.
