© 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 Philip I
1542 year| Silver | 28.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Landgrave | Philip I (1509-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1542 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.93 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#360658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1/2-length armored figure of Philipp I turned to left, double marginal legend divided by 4 small shields of arms, head of bust divides PH - LA / G, date divided above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARCER E : SVBI E CTIS : ET : DEBELL
ARE : SVP ER BOS :
4 Z
PH LA
G
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 Philip I, who were both members of the House of Wettin and ruled the Electorate of Saxony in the 16th century. This double portrait design was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters 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.
