© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - George
| Silver |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Duke | George (Georg) (1500-1539) |
| Duke | George (Georg) (1500-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1530-1532 |
| Years | 1530-1532 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Meissen arms tilted to left, ornate helmet above, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NACH. DEM. ALTEN. SCHROT. V. K. (Date)
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of George, the Elector of Saxony, who ruled from 1530 to 1532. The reverse of the coin depicts the Saxon coat of arms, which includes a shield with the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire and the Duke of Saxony. The coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and durable metal at the time, and was used for everyday transactions in the German States.
