½ Thaler – Saxony
Germany
Context
Years: 1617–1624
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Saxony
Period:
Ruler: John George I
Currency:
(1493—1805)
Demonetized: Yes
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard102
Numista: #187118
Obverse
Description:
Half-length armored figure facing right, holding a sword over shoulder, with small imperial orb above.
Inscription:
IOHAN. GEORG. D. G. DVX SAX. IVL. CLIV. ET. MONTI.
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Spanish shield with four quarters, central Saxon electoral arms, baroque frame, date flanking mintmaster’s symbol above.
Inscription:
SACRI. ROMANI. IMP. ARCHIMAR. ET ELECT.
Script: Latin
Edge
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Dresden | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1617 | — | — | ||
| 1618 | — | — | ||
| 1619 | — | — | ||
| 1620 | — | — | ||
| 1621 | — | — | ||
| 1623 | — | — | ||
| 1624 | — | — |
✨ Legendary