© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John Ernest Death
1638 year| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest (1572-1638) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1638) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-line inscription in circle, legend surrounded by 19 shields of arms around border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOHAN. ERNEST. III. ET NATV MAX. D. S. I. C. M.
GENITVS
9. IVLII
ANNO. 1566
OBIIT 23.
OCTOBRIS
Ao. 1638.
Comment
KOR 365, Schnee 226Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin commemorating John Ernest's death in 1638 from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach (German States) is made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material commonly used for coins during that time period.
