© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - August I
1554 year| 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 |
| Year | 1554 |
| Year | 1554 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rounded 2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony with concave sides divide date, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmark Star - FreibergInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features an image of August I, also known as Augustus I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1553 to 1586. He was a member of the House of Wettin and played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire during his time. The coin's design includes a portrait of August I on one side and the coat of arms of Saxony on the other, making it a valuable piece for collectors of historical coins.
