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1 Thaler - John Philip I, Frederick VIII, John William IV, and Frederick William II
| Silver | 28.4 g | - |
| 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 | 1605-1612 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1583-1840) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two facing busts, date above
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the German States. The Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and during the early 17th century, it was ruled by four different dukes, each of whom had their own unique coinage. Despite this, the 1 Thaler coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout this period, indicating the importance of trade and commerce within the region.
