Zinsgroschen - Frederick III, John and George

€352,941.00
IssuerSaxony (Ernestinian Line), Electorate of
Year1507-1525
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1485-1573)
CompositionBillon (.482 silver)
Weight2.66 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Keil/Kohl#44, Keilitz#56, Slg. Merse#408
Obverse descriptionShield of arms of electoral Saxony with helmet above Inscription around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRI · IO · GE · D · G · DVCES ·SAXON (date variety)
(Translation: FRIDERICVS IOHANNES GEORIVS DEI GRATIA DVCES SAXON 1525 (Friedrich, Johannes Georg dukes of Saxony by the grace of God))
Reverse descriptionShield of arms of ducal Saxony with helmet above Mint symbol and inscription around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringT · GROSSVS · NOVVS · DVCVM · SAXONI
(Translation: T · GROSSVS · NOVVS · DVCVM · SAXONI (new Groschen of dukes of Saxony))
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1507-1525) T - Keilitz# 56 -
1525 T - Keilitz# 56.1 -
Catalog ID9950499950
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