3 Thalers - John George I 1626-1628 front 3 Thalers - John George I 1626-1628 back
3 Thalers - John George I 1626-1628 photo
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3 Thalers - John George I

 
Silver 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
Years
1626-1628
Value
3 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
87 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#176134
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms with six helmets on top and 18 fields, mint mark and year

Script: Latin

Lettering: SACRI:ROM:IMP:ARCHIM:RTELECT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Thalers - John George I 1626-1628 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 87 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the fact that this coin was made of silver indicates that it was a valuable and reliable form of currency. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the Electorate of Saxony, which was a powerful and influential state in the German States, suggests that it was a significant coin in the region.