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5 Ducats - John George III
1686 year| Gold | 17.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George III (Hans Georg III) (1681-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1686 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-fold arms.
Script: Latin
Comment
Struck using the 1/2 Taler dies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - John George III 1686 coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, to which John George III belonged. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the image of the king. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same denomination and era, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
