© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Schwertgroschen - Frederick III, John and Albert
| Billon (.292 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Prince elector | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Duke | John (Johann) (1486-1525) Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Duke | John (Johann) (1486-1525) Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1490-1498 |
| Years | 1490-1498 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄48) |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon (.292 silver) |
| Composition | Billon (.292 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#161490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
2-fold arms of Meissen and Landsberg in pointed trilobe within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: GROSSVS nOVVS DVCVM SAXOn
Lettering (regular font): GROSSVS NOVVS DVCVM SAXON
Comment
Legends on both sides begin with a rosette.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Schwertgroschen coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued by Frederick III, John, and Albert, who were all members of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which ruled the Electorate of Saxony. This was a period of significant political and religious tension, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Empire was facing challenges from external powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Holy Roman Empire and its influence on the development of modern Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1492 | 777058 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1492 | 777058 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1495 | 1572719 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1495 | 1572719 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1498 | 705052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1498 | 705052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Schwertgroschen - Frederick III, John and Albert 1490-1498 coin.
