© 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 | 1601-1605 |
| Years | 1601-1605 |
| 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#185855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 adjacent shields of arms, (ducal Saxony and Thuringia), small imperial orb above divides date, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Saxony, with the reign of Christian II and John George I seeing the establishment of numerous libraries, museums, and theaters. This coin, made of silver, was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce during this period of cultural growth.
