© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - Christian II, John George I and August
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1599 |
| Years | 1592-1599 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted electoral Saxony arms, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· CHRISTIAN · IOHAN · GEORG · ET · AVGVST ·
9 Z
HB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Electorate of Saxony. The reign of Christian II and John George I saw the Thirty Years War, which had a devastating impact on the region's economy and population. Despite this, the coinage continued to be minted, and the 1 Groschen coin remained a stable denomination throughout this period.
