3 Thalers - John George II (Death) 1657 front 3 Thalers - John George II (Death) 1657 back
3 Thalers - John George II (Death) 1657 photo
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3 Thalers - John George II Death

1657 year
Silver 88 g 51 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1657
Value
3 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
88 g
Diameter
51 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#32834
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Text.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George II, the Elector of Saxony, in 1657. The coin's design features an image of the Elector on the obverse, and a depiction of his tomb on the reverse. The coin's silver content and weight of 88 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.