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½ Schwertgroschen - Frederick III, John, and Albert Schneeberg
1488 year| Silver | 1.84 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| Year | 1488 |
| Year | 1488 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄48) |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat-of-arms within trefoil.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Comment
Levinson I-227aInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: Frederick III, John, and Albert. This is unusual as most coins typically feature only one ruler. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in 1488 makes it a rare and valuable piece of history.
