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Annaberg Mint Begins Producing Guldengroschen

When
1500
Where
Annaberg, Saxony
Episodes
1

In 1500, the Saxon mint at Annaberg began producing guldengroschen, introducing the large silver coin to the Duchy of Saxony. This development built on the coin's earlier origin in Tirol in 1486 and was welcomed by central European economies.

Episodes

  1. 1500 · Annaberg, SaxonyIntroduction of Guldengroschen in Saxony

    The Annaberg mint began producing guldengroschen in 1500, introducing the coin to the Duchy of Saxony.

Background and detail

Minting Commencement. In 1500, the mint located in Annaberg, Saxony, began producing guldengroschen. This marked the formal introduction of the coin into the Duchy of Saxony. The minting activity elevated the production of guldiners to new heights, signaling a significant shift in local coinage.

Geographic Context. Annaberg is identified as a location in Saxony, specifically associated with the Erzgebirgskreis district. The minting activity took place in this Saxon context, distinct from other places named Annaberg, such as Annaberg-Lungötz in Salzburg.

People involved

Sources

  1. Guldengroschen Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-01
  2. Annaberg Wikipedia, revision of 2018-08-11

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