© 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 I and George
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 1534-1535 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bare-headed bust of Georg left in circle, titles and date divided by 4 small shields of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORG· DVX· SAX FIE· FE ·A· 1534
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - John Frederick I and George 1534-1535 from Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The coin bears the portrait of John Frederick I, the Elector of Saxony, and his son George, who was the co-regent during that time. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins during that era, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.
