© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler - John George I and August Vicariat
1612 year| Silver | 14.51 g | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1612 |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.51 g |
| Weight | 14.51 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms seperating the date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double portrait of John George I and his son August, who was the Vicariat of Saxony at the time. This double portrait design was a departure from the traditional single-person portrait found on most coins, and it signified the importance of the relationship between the ruling father and son.
