1/2 Thaler - Frederick William I and John II

Issuer Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States)
Year 1579-1581
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1572-1740)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#37
Obverse description Facing 1/2-length bust divides date, titles divided by 6 small shields in margin.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D. G. FR WIL. DV SAX. LAN. TH E MAR. MI MO. IMP. 1579
(Translation: By the Grace of God, Frederick William Duke of Saxony Landgrave of Thuringia and Marquis of Misnia. Imperial Coinage.)
Reverse description Facing 1/2-length bust, small imperial orb at top, titles divided by 6 small shields in margin.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering D. G. IOHAN. DV. SAX. LAN. THV E. MAR MIS.
(Translation: By the Grace of God, John Duke of Saxony Landgrave of Thuringia and Marquis of Misnia.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1579 - -
1581 - -
Numisquare ID 4964951170
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