GERMANY. Saxony-Saalfeld. Johann Ernst VIII, 1680-1729. Ducat 1722, Saalfeld. Obv. D G IOHAN-NES ERNES-TVS VIII DVX - SAXONIÆ. Cuirassed bust right, holding crested helmet. Rv. IVLIÆ CLIV MONT ANGAR & WESTPHAL A REICHSMANDORF 1722. View of Reichmannsdorf. KM 52; Fr. -. AU. 3.48 g. RR XF bent
Johann Ernst VIII is the founder of the Wettin house, whose descendants are currently Queen Elizabeth II and king of Belgium Philip.