© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Dreier - John Frederick II and John William
1566 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1554-1566) John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1554-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | 1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmet.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in 1566, just a few years after the Peace of Augsburg, which attempted to establish a temporary religious peace between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of John Frederick II and John William, who were both influential figures in the Ernestinian Line of the House of Wettin, which played a significant role in the political and religious conflicts of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience and craftsmanship of the people who created it.
