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1 Thaler – Saxe-Jena

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 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

Weight: 28.8 g

Silver weight: 28.80 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #33

Numista: #287540

Value

Bullion value: $79.83

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

TUETUR - ET ORNAT

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Dated nine-line inscription.

Inscription:

AUCTORITATE

DG.WILHELMI ER

NESTI.DUC.SAX.TU

TOR.IOHANN WILH.

DUXSAX.PPS.IUVENT.

MORE.D.PATRIS ET MAI.

ACADEMIÆ SALANÆ

SCEPTRA CAPESSIT

FELICITER

D. 23 FEBR.A.1688

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1688	—	—

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