¼ Thaler - Christian I 1587-1591 front ¼ Thaler - Christian I 1587-1591 back
¼ Thaler - Christian I 1587-1591 photo
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¼ Thaler - Christian I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Christian I (1586-1591)
Prince elector
Christian I (1586-1591)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1587-1591
Years
1587-1591
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
References
Numista
N#184837
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Oval 2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony in ornamented frame, titles continued.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier coins of the same denomination, making it a distinctive feature of this particular issue.