1 Thaler - Christian II, John-George and Augustus - Three Brothers Thaler
| Silver (.875) | 29 g | 41 mm |
| 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 | 1592-1601 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Extended 3x4 coat of arms, above, a crowned ornate. facing helmet, two helmet on sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRAT:ET·DV CES·SAXON:
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reference Davenport 9820This type is a "Reichtaler" (empire thaler), a standard silver coin of the Holy Roman Empire, established in 1566 by the Leipzig Convention. It was governed as a coin containing 1 / 9 of a Cologne mark or 25.98 grams of fine silver.
This type is also one of the best-known "thalers" in numismatics.
On the death of their father Christian I in 1591, the male heirs, including Christian the eldest of the 3 brothers, were only eight years old; from then on, their distant cousin Duke Frederick William of Saxony-Altenburg was appointed regent and ruled on their behalf: Christian, John George and Augustus until his death in 1602.
Christian then took over the electorate with the help of his two brothers, under the name of Christian II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Three Brothers Thaler coin is that it features a unique triangular shape, with each side depicting one of the three brothers, Christian II, John-George, and Augustus. This distinctive design was meant to symbolize the unity and cooperation of the three brothers in ruling the Electorate of Saxony.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1595 HB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1597 HB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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