© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ 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 | 1555-1557 |
| Years | 1555-1557 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Value | ½ 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#184443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony divides date, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmark wooden shoe - AnnabergInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of August I, who was a Protestant and a strong supporter of the Reformation. This was a time of great conflict between Protestant and Catholic states, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of the Electorate's allegiance to the Protestant cause. Additionally, the coin's silver content and intricate design would have made it a valuable and coveted item among collectors and merchants.
