CVC & Collectables presents this 1594 Germany Taler – Saxe-Weimar – Dav-9774 – NGC XF Details (Cleaned). Issued under the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar, is a rare and historically significant silver coin from the Holy Roman Empire. Cataloged as Dav-9774 (Davenport 9774), this large silver Reichstaler represents the economic power of Saxon territories and the influence of the House of Wettin during the late Renaissance period. Graded XF Details by NGC, this piece retains strong details despite past surface issues, making it a historically rich numismatic artifa.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Saxe-Weimar, Holy Roman Empire
- Date: 1594
- Denomination: 1 Taler
- Ruler:Â Duke Friedrich Wilhelm I of Saxe-Weimar (1573-1602)
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: Approx. 28-30 g
- Diameter: 39-42 mm
- Edge: Irregular (as typical for hammered coinage)
- Catalog Reference: Dav-9774 (Davenport 9774)
- Grade: NGC XF Details (Cleaned) — Strong design features remain, though surface cleaning has been noted.
Obverse:
- Design: Bust of Friedrich Wilhelm I and Johann II.
- Lettering: FRID. WIL. ET. IOHANNES. FRATRES. DVCES. SAX. D:G.
Reverse:
- Design: A highly detailed coat of arms of Saxe-Weimar, divided into multiple sections representing the duchy’s various territories.
- Lettering:Â LANT. THVR. ET. MAR. MIS. MONE. IMPERI
Historical Significance:
- Holy Roman Empire & The House of Wettin:
- This coin was struck under the Electorate of Saxony, part of the Holy Roman Empire, which controlled vast regions in modern Germany, Austria, and Central Europe.
- The House of Wettin, one of Germany’s most powerful noble families, ruled over Saxe-Weimar and played a significant role in European politics and Protestant Reformation efforts.
- The Role of the Taler in Global Trade:
- The Taler (Thaler) was the most important silver trade coin of the era and the predecessor of the modern dollar.
- These coins were widely circulated across Europe, influencing monetary systems in Germany, Scandinavia, and the Americas.
- Late Renaissance Coinage (1594):
- The late 16th century was a time of economic expansion, scientific discoveries, and religious conflict (such as the growing tensions that would later lead to the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648)).
- Taler coins like this one were used for large-scale trade, wealth storage, and political payments among nobility.
Collectibility:
This 1594 Saxe-Weimar Taler (Dav-9774, NGC XF Details) is a highly desirable coin for collectors. Although it has surface issues, this coin remains a rare and historically valuable piece, offering collectors a tangible connection to one of the most powerful German dynasties and the monetary system of the Holy Roman Empire. A stunning and historically significant Renaissance silver Taler, representing the economic strength and noble heritage of Saxe-Weimar! Find more alike here!
