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Dreier - John Frederick I and George
| Silver | 0.57 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John Frederick I (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Prince elector | John Frederick I (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547) |
| Duke | George (Georg) (1500-1539) |
| Duke | George (Georg) (1500-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1534-1540 |
| Years | 1534-1540 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Helmeted ducal Saxony coat of arms and mint mark
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, John Frederick I and George, on the same coin. This was a common practice during the Renaissance period, where coins were often issued with multiple rulers to signify their joint rule or to commemorate significant events. The fact that this coin is made of silver and weighs 0.57 grams also speaks to the value and significance of the coin during its time.
