© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Dreier - August I
1572 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1572 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| 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#184830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb above ducal Saxony arms divides date and mintmaster's initials or initials and date.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of August I in 1572 and was made of silver. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Christian imagery found on most coins of that time. This design was a nod to the growing influence of the Renaissance and humanism in Europe during the 16th century.
