1634, Saxony, John George I. Silver 1/4 Thaler Coin.
Mint Year: 1634 Mint Place: Dresden Denomination: 1/4 Thaler Mint Official: Hans Jacob (H-I) References: Clauß/Kahnt 194, KM-407. Condition: Pierced (holed), little scratch in obverse, light old smoothing in fields underneath a gorgeus colorful patina, otherwise XF! Material: Silver Weight: 7.16gm Diameter: 33mm
Obverse: Half-length armoured bust of John George right, holding sword in right hand. Legend: (cross-topped orb) IOHAN : GEORG : D : G : DVX SAX : IVL CLIV : ET . MONTI
Reverse: Oval foliaged triple coat-of-arms of Saxony with mint official´s initials (H-I) below. All within wreath. Legend: SA . ROM . IMP . ARCHIM . ET ELECT . 16 (privy mark: crossed mint-hooks) 34
John George I (German: Johann Georg I; 5 March 1585 - 8 October 1656) was Elector of Saxony from 1611 to 1656.