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1 Schildgroschen - Frederick II and William III ND
| Silver | 2.71 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1428-1464) |
| Prince elector | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1428-1464) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1442-1445 |
| Years | 1442-1445 |
| Value | 1 Schildgroschen (12) |
| Value | 1 Schildgroschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: GROSSVS○MARCH○MISnENSIS
Lettering (regular font): GROSSVS○MARCH○MISNENSIS
Comment
Struck in Freiberg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schildgroschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Frederick II and William III, on its obverse side. This coin was issued during a time of political turmoil in the region, and the joint representation of the two rulers was likely a symbol of unity and cooperation between the two branches of the House of Wettin, which ruled Saxony at the time.
