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Taler on the appointment of Johann Georg IV, Elector of Saxony, as Knight of the Garter by William III, minted for distribution at shooting competitions in Dresden
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Square silver coin. Obverse: monogram of Johan Georg IV, surrounded by the Garter and crowned with an electoral hat, amidst four coats of arms. Reverse: two crossed swords within a wreath of rue, crowned with an electoral hat, within an inscription interrupted by four coats of arms.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineTaler over de benoeming van Johan Georg IV, keurvorst van Saksen tot ridder van de Kouseband door Willem III, munt uitgedeeld bij schietwedstrijden te Dresden. 1693. Johann Koch (medailleur). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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