¼ Thaler - Christian I (Death) 1591 front ¼ Thaler - Christian I (Death) 1591 back
¼ Thaler - Christian I (Death) 1591 photo
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¼ Thaler - Christian I Death

1591 year
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
Circulating commemorative coin
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1591
Year
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#184984
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

9-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 Christian I, Elector of Saxony, who ruled from 1586 until his death in 1591. The coin features an image of Christian 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 influence in the German States during his reign.