© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Schreckenberger - Frederick III, George and John I ND
| Silver | 4.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Duke | George the Bearded (1500-1539) John I the Steadfast (1486-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1500-1507 |
| Value | 1 Schreckenberger (⅐) |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-fold arms with the coat of arms of the Landgraviate of Thuringia, the Count Palatinate of Saxony, the Margravate of Meissen, the Margravate of Landsberg and the Ducal Saxony arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GROSSVS:NOVVS:DVCVM:SAXONI★
Translation: New Groschen of the Duchy of Saxony.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: Frederick III, George, and John I. This is notable because it was common for coins of that time period to feature only one ruler, so 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 issued during the reign of three different rulers suggests that it may have been a symbol of unity or cooperation between the different branches of the Ernestinian Line of the House of Wettin, which ruled the Electorate of Saxony.
