Saxony 1595-HB 1/2 thaler
This specimen was lot 968 in Jean Elsen sale 138 (Brussels, September 2018), where it sold for €140 (about US$194 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ALLEMAGNE, SAXE, Christian II, Johann Georg Ier et August (1591-1611), AR demi-Taler, 1595HB, Dresde. D/ B. des trois frères de f. R/ Ecu sous trois heaumes. Très Beau. (Germany, electorate of Saxony, Christian II, John George I and Augustus, 1591-1611, silver half thaler of 1595, Dresden mint. Obverse: the three brothers facing; reverse: triple helmeted arms. Very Fine.)"
This type was struck in 1592-1601 for dukes Christian II, Johann Georg and August of Saxony. The SCWC notes that this type was struck by the regent Friedrich Wilhelm von Saxe-Altenburg on behalf of the three young brothers shown on the obverse. The coin is common for the era.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 14,42 g.
Catalog reference: Kohl 93.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Nicol, N. Douglas, Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501-Present, 3rd ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 138, Collection A. BLONDEL, Collection M. HENDRICKX, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.
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