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1 Thaler – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Visit to Dresden Mint by King Johann

Germany

Context

Year: 1855

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: John I

Currency:

Thaler

(1839—1873)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,250

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 22.27 g

Silver weight: 16.70 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 75% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1187

Numista: #47118

Value

Bullion value: $47.48

Obverse

Description:

Johann's bust left, legend encircling.

Inscription:

IOHANN V.G.G. KOENIG V. SACHSEN

F

Translation:

IOHANN V.G.G. KING OF SAXONY

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Centered text encircled by legend.

Inscription:

EIN THALER XIV EINE F.M.

GEPRAEGT

IN GEGENWART

S.M. DES KOENIGS

DRESDEN

D.24.APRIL

1855

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Legend:

GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Translation:

God bless Saxony

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1855	—	5,250
1855	—	—	Proof

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