© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Schildgroschen - Frederick II, Frederick IV and Sigismund ND
| Silver | 2.67 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) |
| Margrave | Frederick IV the Peaceful (1406-1440) |
| Margrave | Frederick IV the Peaceful (1406-1440) |
| Prince | Sigismund (1428-1437) |
| Prince | Sigismund (1428-1437) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1428-1436 |
| Years | 1428-1436 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Weight | 2.67 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#103893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Thorn rose at top of legend. Lion within shield with cross on top.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: GROSSVS○MARCH○MISnENSIS
Lettering (regular font): GROSSVS○MARCH○MISNENSIS
Comment
Struck in Freiberg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: Frederick II, Frederick IV, and Sigismund. This is notable because it was common for coins of that time period to only feature one ruler. The fact that this coin features three suggests that it may have been a special issue or commemorative coin. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 2.67g suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin in its time.
