Saxony, 1625, taler, reign of John George I (1611-1656) 1625
- Place made
- Saxony, Germany
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- 4.5 cm (diam.)
- Credit line
- Gift of Jane Simpson, Matthew Simpson and Katherine Simpson in memory of Joanna and Donald Simpson 2020
- Accession number
- NC01152
- Signature and date
- primary inscriptions Stamped on obverse,[Half-length armoured figure to right, holding sword over right shoulder and helmet in left hand] ‘IOHAN. GEORG. D. G. DVX SAX. IVL. CLIV. ET. MONTI.’. Stamped on reverse, [Spanish shield of manifold arms, with central shield of electoral Saxony, 6 ornate helmets above divide date to upper left and right.] ‘SA. ROM. IMP. ARCHIM. ET ELECT 16 25’.
- Media category
- Coin
- Collection area
- International decorative arts and design