1 Thaler – Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: Test of Alchemy
Germany
Context
Year: 1687
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
Period:
Ruler: Frederick I
Currency:
(1680—1826)
Demonetized: Yes
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard60
Numista: #489443
Value
Bullion value: $62.47
Obverse
Description:
Laureate bust right, official’s initials flank flower below.
Inscription:
FRIDERIC9.D.G.DVX.SAX.I.C.ET.MONT.
I.G.🏵.W.
I.G.🏵.W.
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
A six-pointed star for the four elements sits within three flames for the Holy Trinity, encircled by radiant points for divine clarity. This light shines upon a phoenix in fire, representing transformation; it holds a ring of eternity with alchemical symbols. Mountains stand behind, with the sun (gold) and moon (silver) flanking the star.
Inscription:
A.NUMINE.LUMEN.
SUSCIPIO.ET.REDDO·
Got.1687.
SUSCIPIO.ET.REDDO·
Got.1687.
Script: Latin
Edge
✨ Legendary