1/2 Thaler - Frederick William I and John II

€1.00
IssuerDuchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States)
Year1579-1581
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1572-1740)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#37
Obverse descriptionFacing 1/2-length bust divides date, titles divided by 6 small shields in margin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD. G. FR WIL. DV SAX. LAN. TH E MAR. MI MO. IMP. 1579
(Translation: By the Grace of God, Frederick William Duke of Saxony Landgrave of Thuringia and Marquis of Misnia. Imperial Coinage.)
Reverse descriptionFacing 1/2-length bust, small imperial orb at top, titles divided by 6 small shields in margin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringD. G. IOHAN. DV. SAX. LAN. THV E. MAR MIS.
(Translation: By the Grace of God, John Duke of Saxony Landgrave of Thuringia and Marquis of Misnia.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1579  - -
1581  - -
Catalog ID4964951170
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