© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ 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 | 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#185325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-line inscription with RN date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: … IACTVRAM / OSTENDET / DIE …
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Christian I (Death) 1591 coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique design element - a skull and crossbones symbol on the reverse side, which represents the transience of life and the certainty of death. This symbolism was a common feature in art and literature during the Renaissance period, and its inclusion on the coin highlights the importance of mortality and the fleeting nature of earthly wealth and power.
