30 Groschen - John George I 1622 front 30 Groschen - John George I 1622 back
30 Groschen - John George I 1622 photo
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30 Groschen - John George I

1622 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1622
Value
30 Groschen (½)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187361
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date above 2 winged cherubs and three arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Groschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Saxony. The 30 Groschen coin was minted in 1622, just a few years into the war, and its production was likely influenced by the economic and political upheaval of the time.