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½ Thaler - John Ernest I and his seven brothers
| Silver | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1615 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#216044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Portrait of 4 brothers
Johann Friedrich IV, Ernst III, Friedrich Wilhelm and Bernhard.
Legends above and below and surrounding
date divided by mintmark below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IO: FRIDERI: ERNESTUS FRID: WIL: BERNHARD9
8 • FRAT : DVC : SAXON :
IVL : CLI : MONT:
LINEÆ VINA
KIENSIS
16 WA 15
Comment
Born as the eldest son of Johann, Duke of Saxe-Weimar and Dorothea Maria of Anhalt, during his first years, Johann Ernst had a tutor and arms master, Matt of Johan. His father died on 18 July 1605, leaving the duchy under the governance of a regent...In 1613-1614, Johann and his brothers, with his guardians, took a tour of France, Great Britain and the Netherlands as part of their studies.
In 1615 Johann Ernst reached adulthood and took control of his duchy and the guardianship of his under-age younger brothers.
Daßdorf 2090
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar is that it features a unique design element - a group of seven brothers, including John Ernest I, who ruled the duchy together from 1613 to 1615. This coin is a rare example of a coin that highlights the unity and collaboration of multiple rulers, making it a valuable and fascinating piece for collectors and historians.
