1/2 Guldengroschen - Frederick III, Albert and John I

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Issuer	Saxony (Ernestinian Line), Electorate of
Year	1500
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	1/2 Guldengroschen
Currency	Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition	Silver
Weight	14.46 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)	MB#60, Keilitz#5, Levinson#I-462

Obverse description	4-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony leaning to left, surmounted by helmet with tall horns, small arms to left and right divide titles of 3 rulers
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	FRIDE ALBE RT IO HANE
Reverse description	Full-length facing figure of St. John the Baptist carrying lamb divides date, 2 small shields of arms to left and right divide legend
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	MONE+ ARGEN + DVCV SAXO+
Edge
Mint
Mintage	1500 - -
Catalog ID	6628204210
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