Saxony Coins
The Saxon period in Germany, which spanned from the 10th to the 13th century, was a time of great historical and numismatic importance. The House of Saxony ruled the Holy Roman Empire during this time, leaving an indelible mark on the history and coinage of the region.
The Rise of the Saxon Dynasty
The Saxon dynasty, also known as the Ottonian dynasty, began with Henry I the Birder in 919. Under the reign of his son, Otto I the Great, Saxon power reached its peak. During this period, a more unified monetary system was established throughout the empire. Saxon coins, known as denarii, became the basis of trade and economy. These pieces, usually minted in silver, featured intricate designs that included portraits of rulers, religious symbols and architectural motifs. The quality and consistency of Saxon coins contributed significantly to the economic stability of the empire, facilitating trade both internally and with other regions of Europe.
Numismatic innovations and legacy
Saxon rulers introduced several innovations in coinage. One of the most notable was the "Sachsenpfennig" or Saxon penny, a silver coin that became a standard in much of central and eastern Germany. In addition, numerous mints were established in important cities such as Magdeburg, Goslar and Hildesheim, each producing coins with distinctive local characteristics. The numismatic legacy of the Saxon era endured long after the end of the dynasty. The minting techniques and designs developed during this period influenced coin production throughout central Europe for centuries. Today, Saxon coins are highly valued by collectors and historians, offering a unique window into the economic, political and artistic life of medieval Germany.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Saxony coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Ancient coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
Alemania-Estados | 1/12 thaler (Albertine line)
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig
Alemania-Estados | 2 neu groschen - 20 Pfennige
Alemania-Estados | 5 pfennig
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