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¼ Thaler - John George I
| Silver | 7.1 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1624 |
| Years | 1616-1624 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Weight | 7.1 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#96293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Squarish 4-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony, date divided in top margin by mintmaster's symbol, titles continued
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SA:ROMANI.IMP:ARCHIM:ET ELECT:
16 23
Translation: Arch-marshal and elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different variants of the ornaments of the coat of arms exist.Variants with a long and a short loop at the armor of Johann georg exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period, and highlights the importance of the Wettin dynasty in the history of Saxony.
