2 Thalers – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Series: Centenary of the Reformation

Germany

Context

Year: 1617

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: John George I

Currency:

Thaler

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 43 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #104

Numista: #183091

Obverse

Description:

Johann Georg bust facing right, holding electoral sword. Below: Saxony, Jülich, Cleve, and Berg coat of arms with electoral shield. Inscription, swan mint mark, and year surround.

Inscription:

VERBUM DOMINI MANET IN ÆTERNVM

IOH GEOR

16 17

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Friedrich III, facing right, holding electoral sword. Arms below, inscription and date encircling.

Inscription:

SECVLVM LVTHERANVM

FRID III

15 17

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1617	—	—

Series: Centenary of the Reformation

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