40 Groschen - John George I 1620-1622 front 40 Groschen - John George I 1620-1622 back
40 Groschen - John George I 1620-1622 photo
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40 Groschen - John George I

 
Silver 27.13 g 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1622
Value
40 Groschen (⅔)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.13 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#187366
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Date above winged cherubs and three arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 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. As a result, coins from this period, such as the 40 Groschen, are highly sought after by collectors today.