© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Groschen - John George I ND
1622 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination.
Script: Latin
Comment
Slg. Kernbach 2980Minted in Ehrenfriedersdorf
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of John George I, the Elector of Saxony, while the reverse features the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which was a powerful dynasty that ruled Saxony for over 400 years. The coin's design was created by the renowned German engraver, Christian Wermuth.
