Modern coin – HCR161021

Obverse

Inscription:

IOHAN FR ELEC DVX SAC BVRG MAGDEB

Design:

Half-length bust of John Frederick facing right, holding a sword over his right shoulder, the legend separated at the compass points by small shields bearing various coats of arms.

Reverse

Inscription:

MAVRITIV DVX SAX ONIE FIE RI FEC T

Design:

Half-length bust of Maurice facing left, dividing the date, the legend separated at the compass points by small shields bearing various coats of arms.

Information

Category

Silver coin of the German states.

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

Saxony: electorate (Ernestine Line)

Person

John Frederick I of Wettin, Elector of Saxony (until 1547), Duke of Saxony (from 1547), 1532 - 1554, Maurice of Wettin, Duke of Saxony (until 1547), Elector of Saxony (from 1547), 1541 - 1553

Reign

Dating

1542

Mint

Buchholz

Denomination

Thaler

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

28.75

Diameter (mm)

Acquisition method

loan

Acquisition collection reference

Kilner collection ("Kilner cabinet")

Acquisition date

1951

Source

Merton College

Acquisition credit

Lent by Merton College, 1951.

formerly mounted, now mount removed

Reference

Nicol, (Krause), German Coins. : MB# 293

Note:

Unpriced in Nicol (Krause) and noted as "rare".

Contributors to this coin record

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