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German coins Saxony Broad Silver Thaler, John George II, 1663.

German coins Saxony Broad Silver Thaler, John George II, Mint Year 1663.



Obverse: Bust of John George II right wearing electoral robes, shouldering sword, cap on table beneath him.
Legend: IOHAN . GEORG . II . D . G . DUX . SAX . IUL . CLIV . ET . MONT (cross-topped orb)

Reverse: Garnished crested arms dividing engraver´s intials (C-R).
Legend: SACROM IMP AR CHIM ET ELECT . (privy mark) . 16 - 63

Mint Place: Bautzen
Mint Place: Dresden (Germany)
Reference: Davenport 7617, Schnee 909, C/K 388, KM-474. R!
Mint Official: Constantin Rothe (engraver in Dresden for Bautzen)
Ruler (Elector): John George II.
Weight: 29.01 gram of Silver
Diameter: 46 mm