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1 Vereinsthaler – Saxe-Altenburg

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1858–1869

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxe-Altenburg

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: Ernest I

Currency:

Thaler

(1841—1873)

Subdivision: 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 76,772

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 18.52 g

Silver weight: 16.67 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #35

Numista: #32701

Value

Bullion value: $47.38

Obverse

Description:

Ernst I bust right, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

ERNST HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG

B

Translation:

ERNEST DUKE OF SAXONY ALTENBURG

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Crowned, draped shield with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

EIN VEREINSTHALER XXX EIN PFUND FEIN

1869

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:* GOTT * SEGNE * SACHSEN *

Legend:

* GOTT * SEGNE * SACHSEN *

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1858	—	31,872
1858	—	—	Proof
1864	—	22,200
1869	—	22,700

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