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© Steve27K (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Thaler - John Philip I, Frederick VIII, John William IV, and Frederick William II
| Silver | 28.89 g | 43 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 | 1623-1625 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1583-1840) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Half-length figures of Johann Philip I's brothers Friedrich VIII, Johann Wilhelm IV, and Friedrich Wilhelm II arms on sides, top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVC S AXON IVL CLIVI ET MONT LIN ALDEN
WA
Engraver: Wolf Albrecht
Comment
Similar to Dav 7367 with WA between shields and middle figure holding baton.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 the coin was minted during a period of civil war and political instability. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
