© Purzelgnom
© Purzelgnom
1 Thaler - John Philip I, Frederick VIII, John William IV, and Frederick William II
| Silver | 28.69 g | 42 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 | 1618-1623 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1583-1840) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.69 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Three 1/2-length figures to right, 2 small shields below and one each above, left and right divide legend, mintmaster's initials in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: F:D:S:LT:M:M C:I:M:& R:D:I:R: D:G:FRID:IOH WI:&. FR.WI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the German States. The Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of this period reflects the political and economic influences of the time. The 1 Thaler coin was a standard denomination for the region and was widely used for trade and commerce.
