© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅛ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August
1601 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 | 1601 |
| Year | 1601 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Johann Georg I and August facing each other, coat of arms of duchy of Saxony above, inscription and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·FRATRES·ET·DVCES·SAXINIE·1·6·0·1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of three different rulers on its obverse side. Christian II, John George I, and August 1601 are all depicted together, reflecting the complex political landscape of the German States during the early 17th century. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been signed by three different rulers, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
