© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Christian II, John George I and August Death
1611 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Year | 1611 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#186368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of three members of the House of Wettin, a powerful dynasty that ruled Saxony for over 800 years. The coin features the portraits of Christian II, John George I, and August, who all died in 1611, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
