Saxony, 1578 taler, Augustus I (1553-1586)
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- Place made
- Saxony, Germany
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- 4.0 cm (diam.)
- Credit line
- Gift of Jane Simpson, Matthew Simpson and Katherine Simpson in memory of Joanna and Donald Simpson 2020
- Accession number
- NC01148
- Signature and date
- Stamped on obverse, [Armoured Portrait to the right with Sword] ‘1578 AVGVSTVS*D.G.DVX*SAXO*SA*ROMA*IMP*. ‘Stamped on reverse, [Shield of 13-‘fold arms breaks legend at bottom, 3 helmets] ARCHIMARS CHAL*ET*ELEC’.
- Media category
- Coin
- Collection area
- International decorative arts and design