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1 Thaler - John George I
1630 year| Silver (.889) | 29.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1630 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Weight | 29.2 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dressed and coiffed bust of John I of Saxony, facing right, holding sword on right shoulder with one hand.
Around the bust, between cups, is the vintage and his name.
Abbreviated Latin legends in the periphery with 4 heraldic coats of arms at the cardinal points (Meissen, Kursachsen, Thuringia and Saxony)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOMEN - DOMINI - TURRIS - FORTISSIMA
15 // 30 25 JUNY et IOAN // NES
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to World Coins, there are 3 different types of this coin, depending on the positioning of Jean-George's hands on the sword. Here, it's type 1, with both hands holding the sword (KM 411).There are some small corner variants, see this very good link :
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Saxony, with the reign of John George I (1611-1656) seeing the establishment of several prominent art collections and the construction of grand buildings such as the Zwinger Palace in Dresden.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1630 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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