1 Dreier - Moritz 1547-1549 front 1 Dreier - Moritz 1547-1549 back
1 Dreier - Moritz 1547-1549 photo
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1 Dreier - Moritz

 
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Description
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
1547-1549
Years
1547-1549
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
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#184409
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ducal Saxony arms.

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Moritz, the Elector of Saxony, while the reverse features the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which was a powerful dynasty that ruled Saxony for over 800 years.