© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Schreckenberger - August I Engelsgroschen
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1571 |
| Years | 1558-1571 |
| Value | 1 Schreckenberger (⅐) |
| Value | 1 Schreckenberger (⅐) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Angel behind ducal Saxony arms, date divided at bottom, and on some issues, reading outwards, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Schreckenberger - August I (Engelsgroschen) 1558-1571 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of August I, who was a Protestant and a member of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which ruled the Electorate of Saxony. This was a time of religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of the Protestant movement. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic and political instability, as the Holy Roman Empire was in decline and the German States were struggling for independence. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Saxony during this time.
