1 Thaler - John George I

€47,143.00
IssuerSaxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of
Year1630
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1493-1805)
CompositionSilver (.889)
Weight29.2 g
Dimensions45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#411, Dav ST#7605
Obverse descriptionBust of Johann Georg with electoral hat and electoral sword in right hand Inscription around, coat of arms below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONFESS: LUTHER: AUG: EXHIBITÆ SECULUM (haches croisées) 16 // 30 25 JUNY et IOH // GEOR
Reverse descriptionDressed and coiffed bust of John I of Saxony, facing right, holding sword on right shoulder with one hand. Around the bust, between cups, is the vintage and his name. Abbreviated Latin legends in the periphery with 4 heraldic coats of arms at the cardinal points (Meissen, Kursachsen, Thuringia and Saxony)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNOMEN - DOMINI - TURRIS - FORTISSIMA 15 // 30 25 JUNY et IOAN // NES
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1630  - -
Catalog ID3759020170
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