1 Thaler - John George I

Features

Issuer	Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector	John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1611-1616
Value	1 Thaler
Currency	Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition	Silver
Weight	29 g
Diameter	45 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 47146
References	KM# 44 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Clauss/Kahnt# 13 Wieland Clauß, Helmut Kahnt; 2006. Die sächsisch-albertinischen Münzen: 1611 bis 1694 = The Saxon-Albertine Coinage. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany. , Dav ST# 7573 John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. , Schnee# 786 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.

Obverse

Johann Georg I with electoral sword in right hand, helmet with open visor and feathers. Bust divides the date. Inscription around divided by royal orb (top) and Saxonian coat of arms (bottom).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOHANN:GEORG:D:G:SA:RO:IMP.ARCHIM:E·EL·
1613

Unabridged legend: Iohannes Georgius Dei Gratia Sacri Romani Imperii Archimarechallus et Elector

Translation: Johann Georg arch-marshal and elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Reverse

Bust of August facing right with partial inner circle separating the legend around. A second inner circle separates a circle of 18 coats of arms around. Mint mark (swan).

Script: Latin

Lettering: E·AVGVST·F·E·D·S·I·C·E·M·

Unabridged legend: Et Augustus Fratres Et Duces Saxoniae Iuliaci Cliviae Et Montium

Translation: and August, brothers and Dukes of Saxony, Juliers, Cleve and Berg.

Mint

Dresden, Germany

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Date		Frequency
Undetermined
1611	mint mark: swan	8%
1612	mint mark: swan	21%
1613	mint mark: swan	29%
1614	mint mark: swan	25%
1615	mint mark: swan	38%
1616	mint mark: swan	4%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 61 Lot 1917	7 Jun 2022	1612 – mint mark: swan	VF	USD 184.60 (EUR 159.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Jubilee Auction 60 Lot 1739	14 May 2022	1613 – mint mark: swan	XF	USD 1161.00 (EUR 1000.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz PREMIUM AUCTION 175 Lot 1033	22 Nov 2025	1614 – mint mark: swan	UNC	USD 581.66 (EUR 501.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 October 12 - 13 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61556 Lot 22356	12 Oct 2025	1614 – mint mark: swan	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 750.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232117 Lot 65416	28 Apr 2021	1614 – mint mark: swan	XF (PCGS XF Details (Tooled))	USD 324.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Jubilee Auction 60 Lot 1740	14 May 2022	1615 – mint mark: swan	XF	USD 581.66 (EUR 501.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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