© Loskarz
© Loskarz
1 Thaler - John Philip, Frederick, John William and Frederick William II
| Silver | 28.8 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Philip (1603-1639) Frederick (Friedrich) (1603-1625) John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1603-1632) Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1603-1669) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1618 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1583-1840) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Spanish shield of manifold arms in baroque frame, 6 ornate helmets above divide date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LANDG:THV:MAR:MIS:COM:MAR :ET:RAVENS:DN:IN:RAV*WA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Schnee 270, Kernbach 3.2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features four different rulers from the House of Wettin, who ruled the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg in succession during the period 1613-1618. The four rulers are John Philip, Frederick, John William, and Frederick William II. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been minted during a time of political instability, and it serves as a testament to the complex history of the German States during the early modern period.
