1 Dreier - George 1533 front 1 Dreier - George 1533 back
1 Dreier - George 1533 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Dreier - George

1533 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Duke
George (Georg) (1500-1539)
Duke
George (Georg) (1500-1539)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1533
Year
1533
Value
1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96)
Value
1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#184403
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate Saxon helmet.

Comment

Mintmark monrning star - Annaberg

Interesting fact

The 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of George 1533, and it features an image of the Elector's shield on one side and the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it was used for everyday transactions in the German States.