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1 Ducat - Christian I
1590 year| Gold | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Christian I (1586-1591) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1590 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maltese cross, 4 small shield of arms in angles, date divided at ends of vertical bar of cross.
Script: Latin
Comment
Baumgarten 124; Erbstein 388; Tentzel 20, III.Christian I of Saxony (Dresden, 29 October 1560 – Dresden, 25 September 1591) was Elector of Saxony from 1586 to 1591. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin. He was the sixth but second surviving son of Elector Augustus of Saxony and Anna of Denmark. The death of his older brother, Alexander (8 October 1565), made him the new heir apparent to the Electorate of Saxony.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Christian I 1590 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) coin is that it features a unique blend of Renaissance and Gothic design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Christian I, Elector of Saxony, wearing a elaborate Renaissance-style hat and a flowing beard, while the reverse side features a intricately detailed Gothic-style eagle, symbolizing the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin. This blend of styles reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time period in which the coin was minted.
