© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Schwertgroschen - Ernest, Albert and William III
1482 year| Silver | 2.06 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Ernest (Ernst) (1464-1486) |
| Duke | Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1482 |
| Value | ½ Schwertgroschen (6) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.06 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#161489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2-fold arms of Meissen and Landsberg in pointed trilobe within circle, legend begins with cross, ends with date.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: GROSSVS nOVVS DVCVM SAXONI
Lettering (regular font): GROSSVS NOVVS DVCVM SAXONI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Schwertgroschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique combination of three rulers on its obverse side. The coin bears the effigies of Ernest, Albert, and William III, who were all members of the House of Wettin and ruled the Electorate of Saxony in the late 15th century. This triple-portrait design is quite rare in numismatics and makes the coin a notable piece in the history of coinage.
