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¼ Thaler - John George I Centenary of the Reformation
1617 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
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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 |
Shape | Round |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#187089 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mailed hands holding up severed arms.
Script: Latin
Comment
Slg. Engelhardt 555Interesting 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 made of silver make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.