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Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

1 Thaler – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: Opening of the new shooting house
Germany
Context
Year: 1678
Country: Germany Country flag
Issuer: Saxony
Period:
Currency:
(1493—1805)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Weight: 23.18 g
Silver weight: 23.18 g
Shape: Square
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Klippe
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
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
Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

NameMark
Dresden

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1678
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