© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Thaler - Frederick William I and John III
| Silver | 29.1 g | 39 mm |
| 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 | 1587-1594 |
| Years | 1587-1594 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.1 g |
| Weight | 29.1 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LANT. THVR. ET. MAR. MIS. MONE. IMPERI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar is that it features a unique double portrait of both Frederick William I and John III on its obverse side. This unusual design was a result of the joint rule of the two dukes during the period 1587-1594.
