


© Heritage Auctions
3 Thalers - John George II Death
1657 yearSilver | 88 g | 51 mm |
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 |
Numista | N#32834 |
---|---|
Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Text.
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.