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© ramon
¼ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August
| Silver | 7 g | 30 mm |
| 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 | 1592-1601 |
| Years | 1592-1601 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Spade-shaped 2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony in ornate frame, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRATRES*ET*DVCES*SAXONIAE*HB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Saxony, with the reign of Christian II and John George I seeing the establishment of numerous libraries, museums, and theaters.
