1 Thaler - George Frederick I 1576-1584 front 1 Thaler - George Frederick I 1576-1584 back
1 Thaler - George Frederick I 1576-1584 photo
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1 Thaler - George Frederick I

 
Silver 28.53 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia)
Duke
George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1576-1584
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.53 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#278251
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Floriated cross, Hohenzollern arms in center, small shield of arms in each angle, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: SI. DEVS. PRONO(BIS): QVI(S). CONT. NOS. 1580

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - George Frederick I 1576-1584 from Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) made of Silver weighing 28.53 g is that it features an image of George Frederick I, the Duke of Jägerndorf, on one side, and the Jägerndorf coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great economic growth and cultural development in the region, and its design reflects the importance of the duchy's ruling family and their coat of arms.