1 Thaler - John Frederick
| Issuer | Saxony (Ernestinian Line), Electorate of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1552-1553 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.54 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | MB#358, Dav GT I#9748, KoppeEr#235, Schnee#144 |
| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust to left, with large scar on cheek. 2 small shields of electoral and ducal Saxony arms below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
IO FRIDER SENI NATU ELEC SAX (Translation: John Friedrich, the first, born elector of saxony) |
| Reverse description | Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, date at end of legend |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
CAROL(V)(S) : V : RO(M) : IMP : SEMP : AVG(VS) (Translation: Charles V., roman emperor, ever august) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1552 - 155Z - 1553 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1908069440 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 1 Thaler, struck 1552-1553, marks a poignant chapter for John Frederick I, "the Magnanimous." Released after losing his electoral dignity and much territory to the Albertine line following the Schmalkaldic War and imprisonment by Charles V, these coins were issued during his continued rule over the Ernestinian