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1 Thaler - John George I
| Silver | 28.99 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1656 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.99 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony
Script: Latin
Comment
Saxon succession from 1547 (Albertine). The mint mark of the standing or flying swan stands for Heinrich v. Rehnen, the Dresden coin master, who was making coins from 1605 until Quartal Reminiscere (3 March) 1624.Additional references: C/K 156, Schnee 818
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian 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 "IOHANNES GEORGIUS I D G ELECTOR SAXONIAE" (John George I, Elector of Saxony). This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period, and highlights the importance of the House of Wettin in the history of Saxony.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1644 CR | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1656 CR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - John George I 1638-1656 coin.
