© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - Christian I Death
1591 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#184985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
8-line inscription with RN date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HAVD TIMET / MORTEM …
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Christian I, Elector of Saxony, who passed away on April 25, 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 role as a powerful and influential leader in the German States during his lifetime.
