1 Thaler - John George I

1 Thaler - John George I - obverse1 Thaler - John George I - reverse

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Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1620-1638
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver
Weight 29 g
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
32828
References KM# 132,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Cl/Kahnt# 167,
Wieland Clauß, Helmut Kahnt; 2006. Die sächsisch-albertinischen Münzen 1611 bis 1694. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Dav Price# 7601,
John S. Davenport; 1984. Standard Price Guide to World Crowns and Talers : 1484-1968 : As Catalogued by John S. Davenport (2nd edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA.
Schnee# 818
Gernot Schnee; 1982. Sächsische Taler 1500-1800 und Abschläge von Talerstempeln in Gold und Silber : Dukaten, Mehrfach-Taler, Halbtaler. Winfried Bogon Verlag, Frankfurt, Germany.

Obverse

Half-length armored figure to right, holding sword over right shoulder and helmet in left hand

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHAN. GEORG. D. G. DVX SAX. IVL. CLIV. ET. MONTI.

Reverse

Spanish shield of manifold arms (18 shields within), with central shield of electoral Saxony, 6 ornate helmets above divide date to upper left and right.
Mint mark divided by the shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SA. ROM. IMP. ARCHIM. ET ELECT.

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Dresden, Germany

Marks

HI Hans Jacob, Mint Master, Zerbst (1614-1618), Saalfeld (1619-1623), Eisleben (1619-1624), Banská Štiavnica (1624-1635), Leipzig (1624-1635), Dresden (1625-1635)
CM Cornelius Melde, Mint Master, Banská Štiavnica, Dresden (1635)
SD Sebald Dürleber, Mint Master, Banská Štiavnica, Leipzig, Dresden (1635-1640)

Comments

Depending on the year and the mint master the visor of the helmet helmet looking to the right or to the front.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1620  'swan' mint mark - Heinrich von Rehnen
1621  'swan' mint mark - Heinrich von Rehnen
1622  'swan' mint mark - Heinrich von Rehnen
1623  Photo 'swan' mint mark - Heinrich von Rehnen
1624  HI
1625  HI Photo $ 410
1626  HI
1627  HI
1628  HI Photo $ 390
1629  HI Photo $ 380
1630  HI
1631  HI Photo
1632  HI Photo $ 240
1633  HI
1634  HI
1635  HI
1635  CM
1635  SD
1636  SD Photo
1637  SD
1638  SD Photo

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Past sales

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Heritage Auctions
2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3105
Lot 31125
Internet Archive
9 Jan 2023 1623 – 'swan' mint mark - Heinrich von Rehnen UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Katz
Jubilee Auction 100
Lot 925
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1625 HI XF USD 409.99
(EUR 380.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 590
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1625 HI XF USD 401.35
(EUR 372.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232128
Lot 63459
Internet Archive
14 Jul 2021 1628 HI UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1740.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 1313
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1628 HI VF USD 389.49
(EUR 361.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31850
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1629 HI UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232107
Lot 63409
Internet Archive
17 Feb 2021 1629 HI XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231918
Lot 61209
Internet Archive
2 May 2019 1629 HI XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 396.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33712
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1631 HI UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 1740.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - John George I
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 25 Spotlight: German States Showcase Auction 61368
Lot 24160
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2024 1631 HI XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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