1 Schildgroschen - Frederick II (Leipzig) ND (1428-1464) front 1 Schildgroschen - Frederick II (Leipzig) ND (1428-1464) back
1 Schildgroschen - Frederick II (Leipzig) ND (1428-1464) photo
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1 Schildgroschen - Frederick II Leipzig ND

 
Silver 1.96 g 27 mm
Description
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)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1428-1464
Years
1428-1464
Value
1 Groschen (12)
Value
1 Groschen (12)
Currency
Pfennig (1356-1492)
Currency
Pfennig (1356-1492)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.96 g
Weight
1.96 g
Diameter
27 mm
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108522
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Rampant lion turned left; arms to left.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features a depiction of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Gentle, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1428 to 1464. He was known for his diplomatic skills and his efforts to strengthen the power of the Saxon Electorate.