1 Fürstengroschen - Frederick IV (Freiberg) ND (1400-1404) front 1 Fürstengroschen - Frederick IV (Freiberg) ND (1400-1404) back
1 Fürstengroschen - Frederick IV (Freiberg) ND (1400-1404) photo
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1 Fürstengroschen - Frederick IV Freiberg ND

 
Silver 2.64 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Margravate of Meissen (German States)
Margrave
Frederick IV the Warlike (1381-1428)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1400-1404
Value
1 Groschen
Currency
Groschen
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.64 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#110878
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Rampant lion turned left, gothic letter b to the lower left. Ring between upper body and tail.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + ⠂GROSSVS ⠂MARCH ⠂MISNENSIS

Translation: Groschen of the Margravate of Meissen

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Fürstengroschen - Frederick IV (Freiberg) ND (1400-1404) coin from the Margravate of Meissen (German States) is that it features an image of Frederick IV, who was the Margrave of Meissen and the Elector of Saxony. He was known for his military campaigns and his support of the arts, and his reign saw the construction of many notable buildings and the establishment of several universities. The coin's design, which includes Frederick's image and other symbols of his reign, provides a unique glimpse into the history and culture of the time.