© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Dreier - John Frederick and Maurice
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Duke | Maurice (1541-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1542-1547 |
| Value | 1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#427321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Helmeted ducal Saxony arms with mint official's letter at the top right
Script: Latin
Lettering: T
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice during the Renaissance period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper or silver. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a higher silver content than would have been possible with pure silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
