© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - John Frederick II
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1554-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1559 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#360973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-fold arms, 3 helmets above, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANDG * THVRIN * ET * MARCH * MIS
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Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) featuring John Frederick II, minted between 1558-1559, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a Protestant church on its reverse side. This was a bold move by John Frederick II, who was a Protestant himself, and it reflected the religious tensions of the time. The coin's design was meant to showcase the Electorate's newfound religious freedom and its break away from Catholicism.
