© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thalers - Christian I Death
1591 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Christian I (1586-1591) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1591 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
8-line inscription with Roman numeral date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OBIIT
XXV SEPTEM
BRIS ANNO
M D XCI
HAVD TIMET
MORTEM QVI
VITAM SPE
RAT
HB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Christian I, Elector of Saxony, who passed away on April 25, 1591. The coin features an image of Christian I on the obverse, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin on the reverse. The coin was minted in silver, and its design was meant to symbolize the Elector's power and influence in the German States during his reign.
