Rare thaler and in the presented condition very rare.
Variety with the inscription ending FE in the reverse legend.
Attractive coin that exhibits plenty of mint luster. Obverse with light scratch.
In our opinion this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever offered on the global auction market.
Germany, Elector of Saxony, Johann Friedrich, Heinrich and Johann Ernst (1532-1547), Thaler 1539, Buchholz mint
Obverse: bust of Johann Friedrich, holding a sword, pointing upwards, in the legend four small coat of arms shields that divide the inscriptions, date on sides 15-39
IOHAN FR ELEC DVX SAX BURG MAG D T
Revers: two busts, facing each other, in the legend four small coat of arms shields that divide the inscriptions
HENRI ET IOHAN ER NEST DVX SAX FI FE
Diameter 39 mm, weight 28.98 g
