© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - John Frederick and Henry
| Silver | 28.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Duke | Henry IV the Pious (1539-1541) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1542 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust 3/4 to right holding sword over right shoulder, titles of Heinrich and date divided by 4 small shields of arms in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: HENRI DVX SAX FIE F 154Z
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side - John Frederick and Henry, who were co-rulers of the Electorate from 1539 to 1542. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that time period, and it signifies the importance of the co-rulership and the unity of the two leaders.
