© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - John George I and August
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 1615-1617 |
| Years | 1615-1617 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ 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#186958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval 4-fold arms in baroque frame, date divided in top margin by mintmaster's symbol, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. The obverse side of the coin depicts John George I, the Elector of Saxony, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line, which includes a shield with the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire and the Saxon duchy. This blending of religious and political symbols reflects the complex power dynamics of the time and highlights the importance of the Electorate of Saxony as a major player in the German States during the early 17th century.
