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

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
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique 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 - -
Numisquare ID 6628204210
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