© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
4 Thalers - John George I Vicariat
1612 year| Silver | 116.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | 4 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 116.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms seperating the date.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Holy Roman Empire. The Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a powerful state within the empire, and John George I was the ruling elector at the time. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the elector's power and influence, and it may have been used as a means of promoting his authority and legitimacy. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of the mint workers who created it.
