Germany, Electorate of Saxony, "Three Brothers" Silver Thaler - 1600 CE - German States

Includes glass top leatherette display box. Origin: Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) Authority: Prince Electors Christian II, Hans Georg I, and August Date: 1600 CE Denomination: 1 Thaler (silver) Size: 41 mm, 29g Obverse: CHRISTIAN·IOHAN:GEORG·ET·AVGVSTVS + - The three brothers, Christian II, Johann-Georg and August facing; date above divided by head of central character, legend divided by an imperial orb Reverse: FRAT:ET·DV CES·SAXON: - Extended 3x4 coat of arms, above, a crowned ornate. facing helmet, two helmet on sides Notes: The first thalers were introduced in 1566 as a roughly standardized silver coin in the Holy Roman Empire, and played a crucial economic role over the next 200 years. Thalers were traded all over Europe because they had a relatively consistent silver content of about 25 to 30 grams, so it was considered a trusted medium of exchange, especially in regions where local currencies had become unstable. All purchases include a Certificate of Authentic