© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Groschen - Christian II, John George I and August
1601 year| 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 |
| Year | 1601 |
| Year | 1601 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate helmet above Electoral coat of arms, inscription around
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRATRES·ET·DVCES·SAXONIÆ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique combination of three different rulers on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of Christian II, John George I, and August 1601, making it a distinctive piece in the history of numismatics.
