© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
½ Thaler - August I Death
1586 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1586 |
| Year | 1586 |
| 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#184838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
8-line inscription with RN date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of August I, Elector of Saxony, who ruled from 1553 until his death in 1586. The coin features an image of August I on the obverse, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin on the reverse. The coin was minted in silver, and its design was meant to symbolize the Elector's power and legacy.
