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1 Groschen - August I
| Silver | 1.94 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1586 |
| Years | 1572-1586 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.60 mm |
| Thickness | 0.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
In circle imperial orb with date and double arms, outside lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVGVSTVS D G DVX SAX : SA ROMAN
7 8
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Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of the Saxon coat of arms, which includes a shield with seven stripes and a crowned lion at the top. This design was used during the reign of August I (1572-1586) and was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Saxon rulers.
