© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Thaler - John Ernest II Spruchtaler
| Silver | 28.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest (1572-1638) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1638) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#146331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of manifold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, divides date and mintmaster's initials, 6 ornate helmets above, additional inner inscription within partial beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAN. THV. MAR. MIS. COM. M(AR). ET RA. DO. IN RA(V)(E)
GOTT BESSERE DIE ZEIT UND LE(V)(I)T.
Comment
K./O./R. 345.1.a Schnee 225Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - John Ernest II (Spruchtaler) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "I.E." (for "Iohannes Ernestus," Latin for John Ernest) located above the coat of arms on the reverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was added to the coin's design to help prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the authenticity of the coin.
