4 Thalers - John George I 1628 front 4 Thalers - John George I 1628 back
4 Thalers - John George I 1628 photo
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4 Thalers - John George I

1628 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
1628
Value
4 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187472
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms, date separated at lower parts in legend.

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmasters initials HI (Hans Jakob) - Dresden
Slg. Milas 155

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Thalers - John George I 1628 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving. This coin was minted in the midst of these historical events, making it a unique piece of history.