1 Thaler - John Frederick

Uitgever Saxony (Ernestinian Line), Electorate of
Jaar 1552-1553
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde 1 Thaler
Valuta Thaler (1485-1573)
Samenstelling Silver
Gewicht 28.54 g
Diameter 38 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round
Techniek
Oriëntatie Coin alignment ↑↓
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) MB#358, Dav GT I#9748, KoppeEr#235, Schnee#144
Beschrijving voorzijde Bare-headed bust to left, with large scar on cheek. 2 small shields of electoral and ducal Saxony arms below
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde IO FRIDER SENI NATU ELEC SAX
(Translation: John Friedrich, the first, born elector of saxony)
Beschrijving keerzijde Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, date at end of legend
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde CAROL(V)(S) : V : RO(M) : IMP : SEMP : AVG(VS)
(Translation: Charles V., roman emperor, ever august)
Rand
Muntplaats
Oplage 1552 - 155Z -
1553 - -
Numisquare-ID 1908069440
Aanvullende informatie

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

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