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1 Dreier - Moritz
| Silver | 1.23 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Maurice (Moritz) (1547-1553) |
| Prince elector | Maurice (Moritz) (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1553 |
| Years | 1547-1553 |
| 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 | 1.23 g |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Ornate helmet.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 0.87-1.23gInteresting fact
The 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) was minted during the reign of Moritz, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1547 to 1553. This coin was made of silver and weighed 1.23 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States.
