© 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, Moritz and John Ernest
| Silver | 29.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Duke | Maurice (1541-1547) John Ernest of Saxe-Coburg (1532-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1542 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.11 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 busts turned to face each other, titles of Moritz and Johann Ernst divided by 4 small shields of arms in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAVRITI ET IOHAN ERNST DV SAX FI FE
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of thalers minted during the Ernestinian Line of the Electorate of Saxony. This design was used to differentiate the coin from other currencies and to make it easily recognizable.
