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1 Dreier - August I
| Silver | 1.01 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1553-1558 |
| Years | 1553-1558 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
2 adjacent shields of ducal Saxony and Meissen arms, date above.
Lettering: 1556
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of August I (1553-1558) and was made of silver, weighing 1.01 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the currency system in the German States during the 16th century. It was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the economic and political power of the Electorate of Saxony.
