½ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August 1593-1599 front ½ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August 1593-1599 back
½ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August 1593-1599 photo
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½ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Years
1593-1599
Years
1593-1599
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
References
Numista
N#185754
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, John George I, and August 1593-1599, and it features their names and titles in a single inscription, making it a distinctive piece in the history of numismatics.