3 Thalers - John Frederick III, George and John ND (1500-1507) front 3 Thalers - John Frederick III, George and John ND (1500-1507) back
3 Thalers - John Frederick III, George and John ND (1500-1507) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Thalers - John Frederick III, George and John ND

 
Silver 87.21 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525)
Duke
George the Bearded (1500-1539) John I the Steadfast (1486-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1500-1507
Value
3 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition
Silver
Weight
87.21 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#359758
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 capped busts facing each other in circle, legend divided by 4 small shields of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA ARGENT DVCVM SAXONI °

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique triple-portrait design, with John Frederick III, George, and John depicted together on the obverse side. This design was used to symbolize the unity of the three rulers and their commitment to governing the Electorate of Saxony together.