1/2 Thaler - John Ernest

Issuer Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach, Duchy of
Year 1638
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1572-1638)
Composition Silver
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Shape Round
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#186, Grasser#272, Slg. Merse#3026
Obverse description Half-length armored figure to right in circle, small imperial orb above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D. G. IOHAN. ERNST. DVX. SAX. IVL. CLI. ET MONT.
Reverse description Shield of manifold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, divides date and mintmaster`s initials, 6 ornate helmets above, additional legend around lower part of arms inside partial beaded circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LAN. THV. MAR. MIS. COM. M. ET RA. D. IN RA. GOTT BESSERE DIE ZEIT. V. LEVT.
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1638 EF - -
Numisquare ID 7285110590
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