1 Thaler - John Frederick I
| Silver | 28.83 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Duke | George the Bearded (1500-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1534-1539 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.83 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bare-headed bearded bust of Georg left in circle, titles and date divided by 4 small shields of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEOR DVX·SA X·FIE·FB ·A·1537
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "SAXONIAE ELECTOR" (Elector of Saxony). This design element was added to the coin to signify the coin's issuance by the Elector of Saxony, John Frederick I, and to highlight the connection between the ruling dynasty and the coinage.
