1 Thaler - John Adolph I (Birth of Prince Adolph) 1685 front 1 Thaler - John Adolph I (Birth of Prince Adolph) 1685 back
1 Thaler - John Adolph I (Birth of Prince Adolph) 1685 photo
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1 Thaler - John Adolph I Birth of Prince Adolph

1685 year
Silver 21.84 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels (German States)
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels (German States)
Duke
John Adolphus I (Johann Adolf I) (1680-1697)
Duke
John Adolphus I (Johann Adolf I) (1680-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1685
Year
1685
Value
1 Thaler
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
21.84 g
Weight
21.84 g
Shape
Klippe
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#368525
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sun above child in cradle, Roman numeral date divided in corners.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BUCHSEN SCHIESSEN BEY DER PRINZLICHEN EINSEGNUNG
INFLUXU
M
D C
LXXXV

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels, minted in 1685 to commemorate the birth of Prince Adolph, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including an ornate shield with the coat of arms of the House of Saxe-Weissenfels, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and foliage.