1 Groschen - John George I Death

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IssuerSaxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of
Year1656
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1493-1805)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cl/Kahnt#359, Kohl#219
Obverse descriptionBust of Johann Georg I looking right with electoral sword in right hand Inscription around with royal orb
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHAN·GEORG·I·SAXON·DVX·ET·ELECT
(Translation: Johann Georg I duke of Saxony and elector)
Reverse descriptionEight lines of inscription and mint mark (acorn)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNAT9· V·MART·AN· M·D·LXXXV·PIE OBDORMIVT·VIII OCT·AN·M·DC·LVI PATER·PATRIÆ FELICISSI: MUS·
(Translation: NATVS V. MARTII ANNO MDLXXXV PIE OBDORMITIV VIII. OCTOBRII ANNO MDCLVI PATER PATRIÆ FELICISSIMVS)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1656  - mint mark: acorn -
Catalog ID9561362390
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