1 Thaler - John George I Klippe, Wedding of Marie Elisabeth and Frederick III

€187,483.00
IssuerSaxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of
Year1630
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1493-1805)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueSquare (irregular)
Klippe
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#414, Dav ST#7609, Schnee#866
Obverse descriptionArmored half-length figure of Elector John George I of Saxony facing right, holding ceremonial marshal baton in right hand and helmet in left hand. Flowers in corners.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSCOPVS VITÆ MEÆ CHRISTI IOHAN GEORG : D : G : DVX SAXONIÆ ARCHIMAR ET ELECT
(Translation: Christ, the goal of my life. John George, by the grace of God, archmarshal and elector.)
Reverse descriptionClasped and chained hands. Wedding band hanging from the chain. Two wedding torches and three flowers behind. Wreath around, passing through the ring.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMDCXXX OMNIA AD METAM
(Translation: 1630. Everything for the goal.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1630  - MDCXXX -
Catalog ID1086650420
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