1 Thaler - Christian II, John George and August 1600-1601 front 1 Thaler - Christian II, John George and August 1600-1601 back
1 Thaler - Christian II, John George and August 1600-1601 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Thaler - Christian II, John George and August

 
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1600-1601
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185867
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Shield of 12-fold arms, with central shield of electoral Saxony, 3 ornate helmets above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRAT: ET. DV - CES. SAXON.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of three portraits on its obverse side - Christian II, John George, and August. This is a rare design element for coins of that time period, and it signifies the importance of the three rulers in the Electorate of Saxony.