Modern coin – HCR161031

Obverse

Inscription:

CHRISTIAN II D G S A RO IMP ARCHIM ET EL

Design:

Half-length bust of Christian right, with a sword over his right shoulder, dividing the date. Imperial orb above. A small shield, bearing the arms of Meissen, below the bust.

Reverse

Inscription:

IOHAN GEORG ET AVGVST FRAT ET DV SA

Design:

Facing half-length busts of John George and August, a small shield, bearing the arms of Saxony below.

Information

Category

Silver coin of the German states.

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

Saxony: electorate (Albertine-Line)

Person

Christian II of Wettin, Elector of Saxony, 1591 - 1611, John George I of Wettin, Elector of Saxony, 1611 - 1656, August of Wettin (Saxony), Administrator of the diocese of Naumburg-Zeitz., 1591 - 1615

Reign

Dating

1607

Mint

Chemnitz

Denomination

Thaler

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

27.88

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.

Reference

Nicol, (Krause), German Coins. : KM# 24

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