© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Guldengroschen - Frederick III, Albert and John I
1500 year| Silver | 14.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Duke | Albert III the Bold (Albrecht III der Beherzte) (1464-1500) John I the Steadfast (1486-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1500 |
| Value | ½ Guldengroschen |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. John the Baptist carrying lamb divides date, 2 small shields of arms to left and right divide legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE+ ARGEN + DVCV SAXO+
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the Holy Roman Empire. The Ernestinian Line, to which Frederick III, Albert, and John I belonged, was a powerful dynasty that ruled over several German states, including Saxony. The coin's minting in 1500 was during a period of religious upheaval, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum, and the Empire was facing challenges from the rising power of the Ottoman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's silver content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the Ernestinian court at the time.
