Zinsgroschen - Frederick III, John and George

Issuer Saxony (Ernestinian Line), Electorate of
Year 1500-1525
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition Billon (.482 silver)
Weight 2.66 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Slg. Merse#402, Keilitz#57, Keilitz#58, Keil/Kohl#45, Keil/Kohl#46
Obverse description Shield of arms of electoral Saxony with helmet above Inscription around
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRI · IO · GE · D · G · DVCES ·SAXON
(Translation: FRIDERICVS IOHANNES GEORIVS DEI GRATIA DVCES SAXONIAE (Friedrich, Johannes Georg dukes of Saxony by the grace of God))
Reverse description Shield of arms of ducal Saxony with helmet above Mint symbol and inscription around
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ⚜ GROSSVS · NOVVS · DVCVM · SAXONIE
(Translation: Lilly flower GROSSVS · NOVVS · DVCVM · SAXONIAE (new Groschen of dukes of Saxony))
Edge Plain
Mint
Freiberg, Germany
Mintage ND (1500-1507) lis - -
ND (1507-1525) double lis - -
Numisquare ID 2657670260
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