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3 Thalers - John George II
1678 year| Silver | 67.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 67.78 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DU TRÉ HAUT
TRÉ PUISSANT ET
TRES EXCELLENT PRIN
CE CHARLES • II • PARLA
GRACE DE DIEU ROY DE
LA GRANDE BRET AG :
FRAN : ET IRLANDE DE
FENSEUR DE LA FOY •
M•D•C•LXXVIII•
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 3 Thalers - John George II 1678 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 67.78g is that it features an error in the inscription. The coin was minted with the Latin phrase "IOANNES GEORGIUS II" instead of the correct "IOANNES GEORGIUS II DG" (Dei Gratia), which means "By the grace of God" in Latin. This error makes the coin particularly rare and valuable among collectors.
