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1 Horngroschen - Ernest, Albert and William III Colditz
1465 year| Silver | 2.83 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Ernest (Ernst) (1464-1486) |
| Prince elector | Ernest (Ernst) (1464-1486) |
| Duke | Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Duke | Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1465 |
| Year | 1465 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat-of-arms surmounted by crested helmet left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Horngroschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features three different rulers: Ernest, Albert, and William III. This is notable because it was common for coins of that time period to feature only one ruler, so the inclusion of three rulers on this coin makes it stand out. Additionally, the coin was minted in 1465, which was during a time of political and economic change in the German States, making it a unique piece of history.
