© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Thalers - John George II
1663 year| Silver | 87.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 87.04 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#354713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saxonian and elctoral coats of arms under Thuringian helmet dividing date, inscription around, 20 coats of arms around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SACRI • ROM • IMP • ARCHIMARS • ET • ELECT •
16 63
C R
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Saxony, with the reign of John George II (1611-1680) seeing the establishment of several prominent art collections and museums, including the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery) in Dresden, which still exists today and features works by renowned artists such as Raphael, Titian, and Rembrandt.
