1/2 Thaler - John Ernest

€147,578.00
IssuerSaxe-Coburg-Eisenach, Duchy of
Year1638
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1572-1638)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#186, Grasser#272, Slg. Merse#3026
Obverse descriptionHalf-length armored figure to right in circle, small imperial orb above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD. G. IOHAN. ERNST. DVX. SAX. IVL. CLI. ET MONT.
Reverse descriptionShield of manifold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, divides date and mintmaster`s initials, 6 ornate helmets above, additional legend around lower part of arms inside partial beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAN. THV. MAR. MIS. COM. M. ET RA. D. IN RA. GOTT BESSERE DIE ZEIT. V. LEVT.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1638 EF - -
Catalog ID7285110590
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