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1 Dreier - John George I
| Silver | 0.75 g | 17.7 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1639 |
| Years | 1624-1639 |
| 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 | 0.75 g |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.55 mm |
| Thickness | 0.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Imperial orb in ornamented frame.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Saxony. As a result, coins like the 1 Dreier were produced in large quantities to meet the growing demand for currency during this period. Despite the challenges of war, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and engravers who created it.
