© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1¾ Guldengroschen - George the Bearded
1527 year| Silver | 51.47 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George the Bearded (1500-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1527 |
| Value | 1¾ Thaler (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 51.47 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ducal Saxony arms, 4 small shields of arms around, all in circle, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT:NOMEN:DOMINI:BENEDICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1¾ Guldengroschen coin is that it was minted during the reign of George the Bearded, who was a prominent figure in the Ernestinian Line of the Electorate of Saxony. The coin's design features an image of George the Bearded on one side and the Saxon coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used in other coins of the time, making it a unique and valuable piece in the history of numismatics.
