1 Thaler - John George I Centenary of the Reformation
1617 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Friedrich III with electoral sword in right hand facing right
Saxoinian coat of arms below
Inscription and year around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVLVM LVTHERANVM
FRID III
15 17
Translation:
Lutheranian Century
Friedrich III
Comment
These coins were struck with the dies of the 1 Thaler coin.Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin commemorating the Centenary of the Reformation, issued by the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) in 1617, features an image of John George I on one side and a depiction of the Protestant Reformers Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the significance of the Reformation movement in shaping the course of history.
