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4 Thalers - John George II Death
1657 year| Silver | - | 67 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 | 4 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
12-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D . G IOHAN · GEORG · II . DUX · SAX · I · C · & · MONT · S · R · IMP · ARCHIM · ELECT · ATQ · POST · EXCESS · DIV · IMP . FERDIN · III · AUG . VICARI9 . LANDG · THUR · MAR · MIS : NIÆ · SUP . & · INF · LUSATIÆ · BURGG · MAGD . COM · DE · MARC · & · RAVENSB · DOM · INRAVEN : STEIN ·
Comment
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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 features an image of the Elector on the obverse side, and a depiction of his tomb on the reverse side. The coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and was widely used for currency and commemorative coins. The fact that this coin was minted to commemorate a significant event in the history of the Electorate of Saxony, and that it was made of silver, highlights the importance and value placed on this coin at the time.
