1 Thaler - John Frederick and Moritz

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector John Frederick I the Magnanimous (Johann Friedrich I) (1532-1547)
Duke Maurice (1541-1547)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1542-1546
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
360602
References MB# 295,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 9736,
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.
Schnee# 117
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

Bust right holding sword over right shoulder, titles of Johann Friedrich I divided by 2 small shields of arms at top in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHA F ELEC DVX SAX BVR MAGDE

Reverse

Armored and bearded bust of Moritz left divides date, 4 small shields of arms divide legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAVRITIV DVX SAX ONIE FIE RI FEC T
15 43

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1542 T
1543 T
1544 T
1545 T
1546 T

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 100 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)