© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Guldengroschen - George
| Silver | 14.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Duke | George (Georg) (1500-1539) |
| Duke | George (Georg) (1500-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1530-1533 |
| Years | 1530-1533 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.39 g |
| Weight | 14.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 adjacent shields of ducal Saxony and Meissen, ornate Saxon helmet above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NACH. DEM. ALTEN. SCHROT. VND. KORN.
Interesting fact
The ½ Guldengroschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the image of George, the patron saint of Saxony. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same denomination and era, and highlights the importance of the Wettin dynasty in the history of Saxony.
