© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Thaler - Frederick William I and John III
| Silver | - | 43 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 | 1574-1578 |
| Years | 1574-1578 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
3 helmets above 9-fold arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: LANT.THV.ET.MAR.MIS.MONE.IMPE.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Frederick William I and John III 1574-1578 from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of both secular and religious imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Frederick William I and John III, the dual rulers of the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar, while on the other side, it features the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire, highlighting the connection between the secular state and the Catholic Church. This blending of secular and religious symbols reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the German States during the 16th century.
