1 Thaler - Moritz 1547-1548 front 1 Thaler - Moritz 1547-1548 back
1 Thaler - Moritz 1547-1548 photo
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1 Thaler - Moritz

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Maurice (Moritz) (1547-1553)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1547-1548
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#184426
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

10-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony, 3 helmets above, titles continued.

Script: Latin

Lettering: … SBT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Moritz 1547-1548 coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on the 1547-1548 issue was a deliberate choice made by the mint to signify the coin's connection to the Electorate of Saxony. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the history and symbolism of the coin, and highlights the attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into its creation.