12 Ducats - John George II Conferment of the Order of the Garter
12 Ducats - John George II Conferment of the Order of the Garter
€411,061.00
Issuer
Saxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of
Year
1678
Type
Non-circulating coin
Value
12 Ducats (42)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
42 g
Dimensions
47.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
St. George slaying the dragon, inscription around.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
EN
HONNEUR DU SOUVERAIN DU TRES NOBLE ORDRE DE LA IARTIERE
Reverse description
9-line inscription in laurel wreath.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
DU TRÉ HAUT
TRÉ PUISSANT ET
TRES EXCELLENT PRIN
CE CHARLES • II • PAR LA
GRACE DE DIEU ROY DE
LA GRANDE BRETAG :
FRAN : ET IRLANDE DE
FENSEUR DE LA FOY •
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