¼ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August 1600-1601 front ¼ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August 1600-1601 back
¼ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August 1600-1601 photo
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¼ 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
1600-1601
Years
1600-1601
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#185853
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate 2-fold arms in baroque frame.

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 a time of political turmoil in the Electorate of Saxony, with Christian II, John George I, and August 1600-1601 all playing important roles in the region's governance. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a period of joint rule, making it a valuable piece for collectors of historical coins.