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Coin (Thaler) Showing John Casimir and John Ernest, Dukes of Saxony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin is circular. The coin shows two men. The men are facing each other. The men have long hair. The men wear ornate clothing with high collars. The coin has a raised outer edge. The coin has text around the edge in a circular pattern. The coin has discoloration around the edges with shades of brown, gold, and green. The center of the coin is a lighter shade of brown. The background behind the coin is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1616
Medium
Silver
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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