1 Thaler - Christian I

Features

Issuer	Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector	Christian I (1586-1591)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1586-1591
Value	1 Thaler
Currency	Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition	Silver
Weight	28.97 g
Diameter	40 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 167153
References	Keil/Kahnt# 142 Claus Keilitz, Helmut Kahnt. Die sächsisch-albertinischen Münzen 1547 bis 1611. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes). , MB# 251 Norman Douglas Nicol. Standard Catalog of German Coins. Krause Publications (2 volumes). , Schnee# 731 Gernot Schnee; 1982. Sächsische Taler 1500-1800 und Abschläge von Talerstempeln in Gold und Silber: Dukaten, Mehrfach-Taler, Halbtaler. Winfried Bogon Verlag, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. , Dav GT I# 9806 John Stewart Davenport; 1979. German Talers 1500-1600. Spink & Son, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

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Obverse

Armored right facing bust with sword over shoulder. Bust divides date

Script: Latin

Lettering: Christian D. G. DVX. SAXO. SA. ROMA. IMP

Translation: Christian By the Grace of God Duke of Saxony, ?, Roman Emperor

Reverse

Crowned standard 'HB' mint mark above shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHMARS CHAL. ELEC

Edge

Plain

Mint

Dresden, Germany

Mark

HB	Hans Biener, Mint Master, Dresden, Banská Štiavnica (1556-1604)

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Date		VF	XF	Frequency
Undetermined
1586	HB		$ 420	19%
1587	HB			0%
1588	HB			38%
1589	HB			31%
1590	HB	$ 250		13%
1591	HB			6%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 98 Lot 622	14 Oct 2023	1586 HB	XF	USD 303.15 (EUR 261.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232246 Lot 63489	10 Nov 2022	1586 HB	XF (NGC XF45)	USD 480.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232128 Lot 63458	14 Jul 2021	1587 HB	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 1560.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232106 Lot 62423	10 Feb 2021	1587 HB	XF (NGC XF Details (Mount Removed))	USD 360.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232248 Lot 61373	24 Nov 2022	1587 HB	VF (NGC VF Details (Obverse Graffiti))	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 101 Lot 662	18 Nov 2023	1590 HB	VF	USD 213.72 (EUR 184.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 168	27 May 2023	1590 HB	VF	USD 250.88 (EUR 216.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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