© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
1 Thaler - John George I Klippe; Wedding of Marie Elisabeth and Frederick III
1630 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 | 1630 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped and chained hands. Wedding band hanging from the chain. Two wedding torches and three flowers behind. Wreath around, passing through the ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MDCXXX
OMNIA AD METAM
Translation: 1630. Everything for the goal.
Comment
These coins were presented at a crossbow shooting festival in hounour of the wedding of Princess Marie Elisabeth of Saxony (daughter of Elector John George I of Saxony) with Duke Frederick III of Holstein-Gottorp.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the wedding of Marie Elisabeth and Frederick III, which was a significant event in the history of the Electorate of Saxony. The coin's design features an image of the couple on one side and the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line on the other, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the German States.
