© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
3 Ducats - John George III
| Gold (.986) | 10.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1691 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (3 Dukaten) (10.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 10.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned 2-fold arms between palm branches.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats - John George III 1681-1691 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) gold coin 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 III, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1680 to 1691. During his reign, the Electorate of Saxony was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 3 Ducats coin was minted with a high gold content of .986, making it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors today.
