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⅛ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August
1611 year| Silver | 3.53 g | - |
| 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 | 1611 |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval Electoral Saxony arms in baroque frame, titles of three brothers.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and political change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 1611, which was just a few years before the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European states, including the Electorate of Saxony. Despite the turmoil of this time period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and artisans who created it.
