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1 Thaler - August I
| Silver | 29 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1586 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Shield of 13-fold arms breaks legend at bottom, 3 helmets above, titles continued
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIMARS CHAL*ET*ELEC
Comment
Variant 1568,1569 and 1570 have diffrent lettering on obverse:AVGVSTVS*D.G.DVX*SAXONIE*SA*ROMA*IM (followed by rosette).Variant 1568:
Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Variant 1569:
Photos of Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Variant 1570:
Photos of Sincona AG.
Varian 1586, different reverse.
Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obverse: AVGVSTVS • DVX • SAXONIÆ • ELECTOR • * •
Reverse:/ PIE IN/CHRISTO OB/DORMIVIT • XI •/FEBR : AN : M • D •/LXXXVI • CVM/VIXISSET • AN :/LIX • ME : VI • DI :/XI • HO : XII- •/• HB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features an image of August I, also known as Augustus, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1567 to 1586. He was a member of the House of Wettin and was known for his support of the Protestant Reformation and his efforts to strengthen the power of the Electorate of Saxony. The coin's design was likely meant to promote his image and reinforce his authority as a powerful leader in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1568 HB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1569 HB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1576 HB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1582 HB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - August I 1567-1586 coin.
