1 Thaler - John I

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector John I the Steadfast (1525-1532)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1530-1532
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
359804
References MB# 169,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Dav GT I# 9714
John Stewart Davenport; 1979. German Talers : 1500-1600. Spink & Son, Frankfurt, Germany.

Obverse

Hatted bust right in circle holding sword over right shoulder, titles divided by 4 small shields of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOANN ES+ ELCTOR+ FI ERI+ FE+ X

Reverse

Ornate 4-fold smaller arms with central shield of electoral Saxony, legend divided by 4 small shields of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA NOVA+ D VCIS+ SA XONI+ X

Mint

Zwickau, Germany

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1530-1532) 

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