© LEONIDAS
© LEONIDAS
1 Groschen - Frederick II and William III Schwertgroschen ND
| Silver | 2.36 g | 28 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) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1459-1461 |
| Years | 1459-1461 |
| Value | 1 Schwertgroschen (12) |
| Value | 1 Schwertgroschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#222545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lion turned left with Landsberger Pfahlshield in front within circle.
In outer circle the legend and half rose
Lettering: GROSSVSoMARCHoMISNENSIS
Comment
Coin at main pictures is a variant with small mintmark - crescent, next to lion on right side.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Frederick II and William III, on the same coin. This was a result of a political agreement between the two rulers, who shared power in the Electorate of Saxony during a time of political turmoil. The coin's design, which includes the images of both rulers and their coats of arms, symbolizes the unity and cooperation between the two leaders.
