© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Ducats - John George III
| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1688 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (14) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1681
SAC · ROM · IMP · ARCHIM · ET · ELECT
CF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats 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 coin was issued during the reign of John George III, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1681 to 1688. During his reign, the Electorate of Saxony was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 4 Ducats coin was minted using high-quality gold (.986) and weighed 14 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at the time.
