2 Thalers - Christian I

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector Christian I (1586-1591)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1586-1591
Value 2 Thalers
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
184958
References MB# 254,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Schnee# 730,
Gernot Schnee; 1982. Sächsische Taler 1500-1800 und Abschläge von Talerstempeln in Gold und Silber : Dukaten, Mehrfach-Taler, Halbtaler. Winfried Bogon Verlag, Frankfurt, Germany.
Dav ECT# 9805
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

1/2-length armored figure to right, sword over right shoulder, head divides date, titles of Christian I.

Script: Latin

Reverse

Shield of 13-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony breaks legend at bottom, 3 helmets above, titles continued.

Script: Latin

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1586 HB
1591 HB

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