1 Schreckenberger - Frederick III 1507 front 1 Schreckenberger - Frederick III 1507 back
1 Schreckenberger - Frederick III 1507 photo
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1 Schreckenberger - Frederick III

1507 year
Silver 4.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1507
Value
1 Schreckenberger (⅐)
Currency
Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.4 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#388434
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nimbate eagle with head left, shielded arms on chest.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILIANVS⁑ RO⁑ REX⋆ SEMPER⋆ AVGVSTV⁑

Unabridged legend: MAXIMILIANVS ROMANORVM REX SEMPER AVGVSTVS

Interesting fact

The 1 Schreckenberger coin featuring Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, is notable for its unique design. It features a portrait of Frederick III on one side and a shield with the coat of arms of the Ernestinian Line on the other. The coat of arms includes a crescent moon and a crown, which symbolize the Elector's status as a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire. This design was used for coins minted during Frederick III's reign from 1507 to 1525.