© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Schreckenberger - Frederick III
1522 year| Silver | 4.26 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1522 |
| Value | 1 Schreckenberger (⅐) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in inner circle with lettering in angles, date in roman numerals surroudning.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CCNS
MDXXII
VERBVM⸰DOMINI⸰MANET⸰INAETERNVMⵓ
Unabridged legend: VERBVM DOMINI MANET IN AETERNVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Schreckenberger - Frederick III 1522 from Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 4.26 g is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1522, just a few years after Martin Luther's famous 95 Theses, which marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Additionally, Frederick III, the ruler depicted on the coin, was a powerful leader who played a significant role in the religious conflicts of the time. He was a strong supporter of the Protestant movement and was instrumental in the spread of Lutheranism throughout Germany. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power of art, commerce, and religion in shaping the course of human history.
