1 Thaler – Saxony
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: Wedding of Princess Marie Elisabeth of Saxony with Duke Frederick III of Holstein-Gottorp
Germany
Context
Year: 1630
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Saxony
Period:
Ruler: John George I
Currency:
(1493—1805)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard414
Numista: #187483
Obverse
Description:
Half-length armored portrait of Elector John George I of Saxony facing right, holding a marshal's baton and a helmet, with flowers in the corners.
Inscription:
SCOPVS VITÆ MEÆ CHRISTI
IOHAN GEORG : D : G : DVX SAXONIÆ ARCHIMAR ET ELECT
IOHAN GEORG : D : G : DVX SAXONIÆ ARCHIMAR ET ELECT
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Clasped, chained hands. A wedding band hangs from the chain, encircled by a wreath. Two torches and three flowers flank the scene.
Inscription:
MDCXXX
OMNIA AD METAM
OMNIA AD METAM
Script: Latin
Edge
✨ Legendary