1 Thaler – Saxony
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: Opening of the new shooting house
Germany
Context
Year: 1678
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Saxony
Period:
Ruler: John George II
Currency:
(1493—1805)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard562
Numista: #127314
Value
Bullion value: $65.89
Obverse
Description:
Crowned ducal arms within the Garter, framed by palm sprays. Corner shields of Sachsen, Cleve, Berg, and Jülich; all within a reeded border.
Inscription:
IOH • GEORG • II • • D G • DUX • SAX • IUL • CLIV • & • MONT • ELECT •
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Hercules facing right on lion skin, holding club and apples, draped at waist with lion skin over shoulder.
Inscription:
M • D C • LXXVIII •/EINWEYH: D: NEUEN •/SCHIES • HAUSES [•]
1 THAL
1 THAL
Script: Latin
Edge
✨ Legendary