© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Groschen - Ernest of Sachsen ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Ernest of Saxony (Ernst von Sachsen) (1475-1513) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1476-1513 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#219918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing armored figure holding cross and spear with flag, two shielded arms to sides.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin featuring Ernest of Sachsen is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Archbishopric of Magdeburg, where the coin was minted, was a powerful ecclesiastical state that played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Ernest of Sachsen, who ruled from 1476 to 1513, was a prominent figure during this time and was known for his support of the Catholic Church. Despite this, the coin's design features a depiction of Ernest on one side and the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg on the other, highlighting the complex religious and political dynamics of the time.
