© 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 II ND
1556 year| Silver | 28.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1554-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#360969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-fold arms, 3 helmets above, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LANDGR * THVRING * ET * MARCH * MISN *
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 II, and to highlight the connection between the coin and the ruling dynasty.
