1 Thaler - John George II

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Years 1671-1678
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver
Weight 23.02 g
Diameter 49 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
184156
References KM# 565,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Dav ST# 7633,
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt, Germany.
Cl/Kahnt# 530,
Wieland Clauß, Helmut Kahnt; 2006. Die sächsisch-albertinischen Münzen 1611 bis 1694. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Schnee# 942,
Gernot Schnee; 1982. Sächsische Taler 1500-1800 und Abschläge von Talerstempeln in Gold und Silber : Dukaten, Mehrfach-Taler, Halbtaler. Winfried Bogon Verlag, Frankfurt, Germany.
Slg. Merse# 1182, 1187
Otto Merseburger; 1894. Sammlung Otto Merseburger umfassend Münzen und Medaillen von Sachsen. Albertinische und ernestinische Linie. Münzhandlung Zschiesche und Köder, Leipzig, Germany.

Commemorative issue

Election to the Order of the Garter

Obverse

St. George slaying the dragon.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EN HONNEUR DU SOUVERAIN DU TRES NOBLL ORDRE DE LA IARTIERE • *

Reverse

9-line inscription in laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DU TRÉ HAUT // TRÉ PUISSANT ET // TRES EXCELLENT PRIN // CE CHARLES • II • PARLA // GRACE DE DIEU ROY DE // LA GRANDE BRET AG : // FRAN : ET IRLANDE DE // FENSEUR DE LA FOY • M • D • C • LXXVIII •

Mint

Dresden, Germany

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1671  20%
1678  Photo $ 610 $ 1200 80% MDCLXXVIII

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 25 Spotlight: German States Showcase Auction 61368
Lot 24162
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2024 1678 – MDCLXXVIII AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232130
Lot 65462
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2021 1678 – MDCLXXVIII AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II
Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 34663
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 1678 – MDCLXXVIII AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232304
Lot 64377
Internet Archive
19 Jan 2023 1678 – MDCLXXVIII XF
(NGC XF Details (Obverse Tooled))
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 1742
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1678 – MDCLXXVIII XF USD 1185.47
(EUR 1100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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