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1 Dreier - August I
| Silver | 0.98 g | 17 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 | 1556-1559 |
| Years | 1556-1559 |
| 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 | 0.98 g |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#148099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted ducal Saxony arms, tall ornament on helmet divides date as D - 56 (D=500).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Kohl 62Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during the reign of August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1556 to 1559. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.98 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States.
