© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - August I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1571-1586 |
| Years | 1571-1586 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Electoral coat of arms and Saxonian coat of arms side by side in a cartouche
Inscription around with mint letters and mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACRI·ROM·IMP·ARCHIM·ET·ELECT
Translation:
SACRI ROMANI IMPERII ARCHIMARSCHALLUS ET ELECTOR
HB
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features an image of a crowned eagle on its obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.
