1 Thaler - John Frederick and Moritz
| Silver | 28.67 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Duke | Maurice (1541-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1542-1547 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.67 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
1/2-length armored figure right, titles of Moritz and date divided in legend by 4 small shields of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAURI.D / VX.SAX / .FI.IVS. (Date) ANB
Comment
Mint:Linden tree leaf - Freiberg
Cross with dotted ends - Freiberg
Acorn - Annaberg
Star - Annaberg
Cross in a circle - Annaberg
T - Schneeberg
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. The coin bears the portraits of John Frederick I and Moritz, who were both Electors of Saxony during the period 1542-1547. This double portrait design was a deliberate choice made by the mint to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two rulers, and it sets the coin apart from other coins of the time that typically featured a single portrait.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1546 Star | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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