© 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 | 58.28 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 58.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361654 |
|---|---|
| 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 ruled from 1586 until his death in 1591. The coin features an image of Christian I on the obverse, and a depiction of the Crucifixion on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Elector's devotion to his faith and his role as a protector of the Protestant Church.
