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1 Vereinsthaler - John
| Silver (.900) | 18.52 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | John I (1854-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1871 |
| Value | 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.52 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms supported by two men, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEGEN DES BERGBAUES
EIN THALER 1869 XXX EIN PF.F.
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: * GOTT * SEGNE * SACHSEN *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The Vereinsthaler was introduced as a standardized currency across the German states in 1857, and it remained in circulation until 1871, when it was replaced by the German Empire's gold mark. This coin, minted in 1868-1871, represents a transitional period in German history, as the country was moving towards unification and modernization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 B | 181000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 B | 190000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 B | 236000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 B | 203000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Vereinsthaler - John 1868-1871 coin.
