© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - John George I and August
| Silver | 1.51 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1615 |
| Years | 1614-1615 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3 small ornately-shaped shields of arms, 2 above 1, small orb divides date at top, titles of August.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ETAVGVST·FR·E·D:S:IV:CL:ETM mintmark
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "SAXONIAE ELECTOR" (Elector of Saxony). This design element was added to the coin to signify the importance of the Wettin dynasty and their role in the history of Saxony.
