Germany (Saxony Albertine) 1/12 Thaler (Johann Georg III) 1690 and 1691
Johann Georg III (1647-1691) was Elector of the old German State of Saxony from 1680 to 1691. This coin is a 1/12 thaler. It is one of many, many coins minted in Saxony in all sorts of sizes, denominations, and patterns. The Standard Catalog for 1600-1700 has 36 large-size pages of Saxony coins, each coin listed by denomination, date, mint mark, and condition. Here is what it says for this coin:
worn: $10 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $55
well preserved: $115
The coin in our picture is in amazing condition. It looks fully uncirculated. Coin House SESAM Basel has it on sale for 80 euros, a really good price. As always, CoinQuest thanks Coin House SESAM Basel for use of their coin photo.
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Coin: 18669, Genre: Central Europe North South, Timeline: World
Created (yyyymm): 201500, Last review: 201500
Appearance: Normal round coin Metallic gray Letters: Latin
Years: sort: 1690, filter: 1690 to 1691
Image: german_states_saxony_1_12_thaler_1690.jpg
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