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
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