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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Spitzgroschen - Ernest, William III, and Albert Zwickau
1478 year| Silver | 1.69 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Ernest (Ernst) (1464-1486) |
| Prince elector | Ernest (Ernst) (1464-1486) |
| Duke | Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Duke | Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Prince | William III (1445-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1478 |
| Year | 1478 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Currency | Pfennig (1356-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ducal coat-of-arms [the shield of Landsberg (Pfahlschild)] within triangle and trefoil, itself within rope circle. Lettering around
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +GROSSVS•NOWS•MARCH•MIS Ʌ8
Lettering (regular font): +GROSSVS•NOWS•MARCH•MIS Ʌ8
Translation:
Grossus Novus Marchionum Misnensium 78
New Groschen of the Margraves of Meissen [14]78
Comment
Frey 189Note:
(legend character H was used for the letter M)
(legend character Ʌ stands for the number 7)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Spitzgroschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features three different rulers: Ernest, William III, and Albert. This is a unique feature among coins of that time period, as it was common for coins to only feature one ruler. The fact that three rulers are featured on this coin suggests that it was a special issue or commemorative coin, possibly minted to mark a significant event or anniversary during their reigns.
