© 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 - Frederick William and John
| Silver | 28.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
| Duke | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1573-1602) John II (1573-1605) |
| Duke | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1573-1602) John II (1573-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1585 |
| Years | 1582-1585 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.98 g |
| Weight | 28.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Facing 1/2-length bust, small imperial orb at top, titles divided as on obverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOHAN DV SAX LAN THVRE MAR MIS D G
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Saxe-Weimar is that it features a unique double portrait of its rulers, Frederick William and John, who were brothers and co-regents of the duchy from 1582 to 1585. This double portrait design was a rare occurrence in coinage during that time period and adds to the coin's historical significance and collectibility.
