© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler "Affentaler" - John George I Accession
1611 year| Silver | 21.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 21.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#318491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Landscape with a bear hunting a monkey escaping to a tree, sun above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PARVA ETIAM VIRTVS, VIM MAGNAM VINCIT ET IRAM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the accession of John George I to the throne of the Electorate of Saxony in 1611. The coin's design features an image of John George I on the obverse, and the reverse depicts the Saxon coat of arms. The coin was minted in silver and weighs 21.9 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
