2 Thalers - John George II Chapel at Moritzburg

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1661
Value 2 Thalers
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
187846
References KM# 496,
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.
Cl/Kahnt# 508,
Wieland Clauß, Helmut Kahnt; 2006. Die sächsisch-albertinischen Münzen 1611 bis 1694. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Schnee# 912
Gernot Schnee; 1982. Sächsische Taler 1500-1800 und Abschläge von Talerstempeln in Gold und Silber : Dukaten, Mehrfach-Taler, Halbtaler. Winfried Bogon Verlag, Frankfurt, Germany.

Commemorative issue

Laying of the founding stone of the chapel at Moritzburg castle on the birthday of the elector's wife on the 01.11.1661

Obverse

Name of Jehova with rays surrounding, at center pedestal with shield helmet, sword and palm branch, to the left a crowned book and to the right an elector's hat above crossed swords with a laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Reverse

12-line inscription.

Script: Latin

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Past sales

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Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 30149
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 4800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32659
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 AU
(PCGS AU58)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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