Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

¼ Thaler – Saxe-Jena

Commemoration: For the acceptance of the Chancellorship of Jena University for Johann Wilhelm III

Germany

Context

Year: 1688

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxe-Jena

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: John William

Currency:

Thaler

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #31

Numista: #287520

Obverse

Description:

Crowned Saxon arms above winged caduceus, Jena view below with sunrays.

Inscription:

TUETUR ET ORNAT

Script: Latin

Description:

Dated nine-line inscription.

Inscription:

AUCTOR.

DG.WILH.ERNEST.

DUC.SAX.TUTORIS

IOHANN WILHEL.

DUX.S.PPS.IUVENT.

RECTOR ACAD.

IENENSIS.

D. 23 FEBR.

1688.

Script: Latin

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1688	—	—

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