1/2 Thaler - John Casimir and John Ernest

Issuer Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach, Duchy of
Year 1577-1585
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1572-1638)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#30, Grasser#82
Obverse description 1/2-length busts of 2 dukes facing each other, small imperial orb above, date in exergue below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D. G. IOH. CASI. ET. IOH. ERNES. FRA. DVCES. SAX(O).
Reverse description Shield of 9-fold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, 3 ornate helmets above.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LANT. THVR. E. MAR. MIS. MONE. IMPE(R)(I).
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1577 - -
1579 - -
1580 - -
1581 - -
1582 - -
1584 - Reported but not confirmed -
1585 - -
Numisquare ID 3680990950
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