© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August
1592 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1592 |
| Year | 1592 |
| 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#185746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heart-shaped 2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony in ornate frame, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of three different rulers on its obverse side. The coin was issued during the reign of Christian II, but it also bears the names of John George I and August 1592, indicating that it was minted during a time of political transition or co-rule. This makes it a notable example of the complex political landscape of the German States during the late 16th century.
