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

Issuer Saxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of
Year 1630
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Square (irregular)
Technique Klippe
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#414, Dav ST#7609, Schnee#866
Obverse description Armored 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering SCOPVS 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 description Clasped and chained hands. Wedding band hanging from the chain. Two wedding torches and three flowers behind. Wreath around, passing through the ring.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MDCXXX OMNIA AD METAM
(Translation: 1630. Everything for the goal.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1630 - MDCXXX -
Numisquare ID 1086650420
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