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© Emporium Hamburg
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 | 1610-1611 |
| Years | 1610-1611 |
| 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#185861 |
|---|---|
| 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 political and religious upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued by Christian II, who was a Protestant and the Duke of Saxony, and John George I, who was a Catholic and the Elector of Saxony. Despite their religious differences, they ruled jointly as co-regents during a time of religious tension and conflict, and the coin serves as a symbol of their cooperation and efforts towards peaceful coexistence.
