1 Thaler - John Frederick II, John William and John Frederick III ND (1560) front 1 Thaler - John Frederick II, John William and John Frederick III ND (1560) back
1 Thaler - John Frederick II, John William and John Frederick III ND (1560) photo
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1 Thaler - John Frederick II, John William and John Frederick III ND

1560 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States)
Duke
John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1554-1566) John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1554-1572) John Frederick III (Johann Friedrich III) (1554-1565)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1560
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#360935
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two 1/2-length figures of Johann Wilhelm and Johann Friedrich III facing each other, legends continued and divided by 4 small shields of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LANTG THVRI ET MAR MISNI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique triple-portrait design, depicting John Frederick II, John William, and John Frederick III on the same coin. This was a rare design choice for coins during that time period, and it highlights the complex political situation in the Electorate of Saxony during the 16th century.