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1 Thaler - John George II Death

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680)
Type Circulating commemorative coins
Years 1657-1658
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver
Weight 29.16 g
Diameter 45 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
47140
References KM# 481
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Assumption of the Vicariat upon death of Emperor Ferdinand III

Obverse

Crowned man holding a sword on horseback, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEO ET PATRIÆ · 1658 ·

Unabridged legend: Deo et Patriae

Translation: To God and our country.

Reverse

Text.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D.G.
IOHAN.GIORG.II.
DUX.SAX.I.C&MONT.
S.R.IMP.ARCHIM.ELECT.
ATQ.POST.EXCESS.D'IMP.
FERDIN.III.AUG.VICARI9
LANDG.THUR.MAR.MIS
NIAESUP.&INF.LUSATVE
BURGG.MAGD.COM.DE
MARC.&RAVENSB.
DON.INRAVEN:
STEIN.

Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia Iohannes Georgius II Dux Saxoniae Juliaci Cliviae et Montium Sacri Romani Imperii Archimareschallus Elector Atque Post Excessum Divi Imperatorum Ferdinandi III Vicarius Landgravius Thuringiae Marchio Misniae Superioris & Inferioris Lusatiae Burggravius Magdeburgensis Comes De Marca & Ravensbergae Dominus In Ravenstein

Translation: John George II, by the Grace of God, Duke of Saxony, Julia, Cleves and Berg, Archimarechal and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire and, after the death of Emperor Ferdinand III, Vicar Landgrave of Thuringia, Margrave of Upper and Lower Lusatia, Burggrave of Magdeburg, Count of March and Ravensberg, Lord of Ravenstein.

Mint

Dresden, Germany

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1657  Photo $ 780 40%
1658  Photo $ 540 70%

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 1 Thaler - John George II (Death) Picture 2 of the example of 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
© Heritage Auctions
1657 • 45 mm (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of 1 Thaler - John George II (Death) Picture 2 of the example of 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
© SouthViking
1657 • 46 mm29.16 g 4h (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31020
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1657 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 175
Lot 1037
Internet Archive
22 Nov 2025 1657 AU USD 451.39
(EUR 390.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232307
Lot 63370
Internet Archive
9 Feb 2023 1657 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232043
Lot 64328
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1657 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232043
Lot 64327
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1657 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232105
Lot 61402
Internet Archive
3 Feb 2021 1657 XF
(PCGS XF45)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Heritage Auctions
2025 June 22 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61517
Lot 22327
Internet Archive
22 Jun 2025 1658 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 3360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Katz
Auction 194
Lot 516
Internet Archive
15 May 2026 1658 AU USD 451.39
(EUR 390.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232129
Lot 64480
Internet Archive
21 Jul 2021 1658 XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George II (Death)
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 686
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 Undetermined XF USD 458.34
(EUR 396.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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