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1 Thaler - John Dresden
1855 year| Silver (.750) | 22.272 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | John I (1854-1873) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 1 Reichsthaler = 1⁄14 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Text in the center, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EINE THALER XIV EINE F.M.
GEPRAEGT
IN GEGENWART
S.M. DES KOENIGS
DRESDEN
D.24.APRIL
1855
Edge
Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Kingdom of Saxony, of which John (Dresden) was a part, was a major player in the political and economic landscape of the region, and the coin's minting reflects the state's efforts to assert its power and influence. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight suggest that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 F | 5250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - John (Dresden) 1855 coin.
