1 Thaler – Saxony
Germany
Context
Years: 1604–1611
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Saxony
Period:
Ruler: Christian II
Currency:
(1493—1805)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard24
Numista: #47147
Value
Bullion value: $73.73
Obverse
Description:
Christian II in armor, facing right, holds a sword on his shoulder and a helmet, dividing the date. Latin legends surround the image, with a cruciferous globe above and the archmarshal's crossed swords shield below.
Inscription:
CHRISTIAN : II : D.G : // S : R. IMP. ARCHIM : EL.
16//11
16//11
Script: Latin
Engraver: Heinrich Von Rehnen
Reverse
Description:
Two armored brothers face each other, encircled by a Latin legend with the workshop master's initials and the electorate's shield below.
Inscription:
IOHAN:GEORG:ETAVGVST.FR.ETDV.S HR
Script: Latin
Engraver: Heinrich Von Rehnen
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Dresden | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604 | HR | — | ||
| 1605 | HR | — | ||
| 1606 | HR | — | ||
| 1607 | HR | — | ||
| 1608 | HR | — | ||
| 1609 | HR | — | ||
| 1610 | HR | — | ||
| 1611 | HR | — |
💎 Very Rare