© LEONIDAS
© LEONIDAS
1 Groschen - Frederick II and Margarete ND
| Silver | 2.38 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1428-1464) |
| Prince elector | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1428-1464) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1456-1464 |
| Years | 1456-1464 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1 Schwertgroschen (12) |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1 Schwertgroschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.38 g |
| Weight | 2.38 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lion with shield left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers on its obverse side. The coin depicts Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Gentle, and his wife Margarete, who ruled the Electorate of Saxony together from 1456 to 1464. This joint representation of a ruling couple on a coin was a rare occurrence in the medieval period and adds historical significance to the coin.
