½ Thaler - John Casimir and John Ernest 1598-1599 front ½ Thaler - John Casimir and John Ernest 1598-1599 back
½ Thaler - John Casimir and John Ernest 1598-1599 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

½ Thaler - John Casimir and John Ernest

 
Silver - 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach (German States)
Duke
John Casimir (1572-1633) John Ernest (1572-1638)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1598-1599
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1572-1638)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#147275
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saxony arms in circle with date divided above and at sides, 13 small shields of arms around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LANTG. THVRI. ET. MARCHIO. MISN. MON. IMPER(I).

Comment

KOR 85

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach, minted between 1598 and 1599, features a unique design element - a stylized portrait of the two ruling dukes, John Casimir and John Ernest, on the obverse (front side). This coin was made of silver and was a standard circulation coin during its time, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.