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¼ Thaler - John George I Centenary of the Reformation
1617 year| Silver | 7.10 g | 29 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.10 g |
| Weight | 7.10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Friedrich III with electoral sword in right hand facing right
Saxoinian coat of arms below
Inscription and year around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVLVM LVTHERANVM
FRID III
15 17
Translation:
Lutheranian Century
Friedrich III
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Reformation, which was a significant event in European history that marked the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. The coin features an image of John George I, the Elector of Saxony, who was a prominent figure during the Reformation. The coin's design and the fact that it was minted in silver make it a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and religious history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1617 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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