Duchy of Saxe-Weimar ½ Thaler - John Ernest I and his seven brothers, 1608 – 1611

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Saxe-Weimar Duchy of Saxe-Weimar
Currency Thaler (1572 – 1740)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Thaler - John Ernest I and his seven brothers
Year 1608 – 1611
Rulers William (1605–1662) , John Ernest I (1605–1620) , Frederick (Friedrich) (1605–1622) , Albert(Albrecht) (1605–1640) , John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1605–1628) , Ernest I (Ernst I) (1640–1675) , Bernard (Bernhard) (1605–1639) , Frederick William(Friedrich Wilhelm) (1605–1619)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 14.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Thaler - John Ernest I and his seven brothers from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar. Issued from 1608 to 1611. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 14.4 g.

Obverse
The four older sons of Duke John II: Johann Ernst, Friedrich, Wilhelm and Albrecht. Half figures with coats and triple chains holding a chalice.
Reverse
The four younger sons of Duke John II: Johann Friedrich, Ernst, Friedrich Wilhelm and Bernhard. Half figures with coats and triple chains holding a chalice.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1611  WA —
1610  WA —
1609  WA —
1608  WA —

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