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1 Zinsgroschen - Frederick III, with John and Albert Leipzig
1496 year| Silver | 2.65 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Prince elector | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1486-1525) |
| Duke | John (Johann) (1486-1525) Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Duke | John (Johann) (1486-1525) Albert III (Albrecht III) (1464-1500) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1496 |
| Year | 1496 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat-of-arms surmounted by crested helmet left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
The 1 Zinsgroschen coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) featuring Frederick III, John, and Albert (Leipzig) 1496, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was made of silver. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time when the Holy Roman Empire was still in existence, and it features the three co-rulers of Saxony, which was a powerful state within the empire. The coin's design, which includes the three co-rulers and the Saxon coat of arms, is a testament to the political and cultural influences of the time.
