1 Zinsgroschen - Frederick III, John, and George (Freiberg) ND (1507-1525) front 1 Zinsgroschen - Frederick III, John, and George (Freiberg) ND (1507-1525) back
1 Zinsgroschen - Frederick III, John, and George (Freiberg) ND (1507-1525) photo
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1 Zinsgroschen - Frederick III, John, and George Freiberg ND

 
Silver 2.42 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick III the Wise (Friedrich III) (1486-1525)
Duke
John I the Steadfast (1486-1525) George the Bearded (1500-1539)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1507-1525
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.42 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108728
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crested coat-of-arms; annulet stops.

Lettering: GROSSVS nOVVS DVEVm SAX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: Frederick III, John, and George. This is unusual because coins typically feature only one ruler. The fact that this coin features three rulers suggests that it was issued during a time of political complexity or transition.