Sachsens Silber, Gold und Geld

Due to its wealth of silver, Saxony was one of the central producers of stable currency in Germany for centuries. Meissen groschen and Saxon thalers were once as sought after as the electoral Saxon banknotes. These historical means of payment testify to a fascinating chapter in cultural history. Saxon coins shaped the German monetary system for centuries due to their stable value and artistic beauty. Saxony was also among the first German states to introduce modern paper money. This volume, richly illustrated, traces the development of money in Saxony from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, when the last Saxon currency was created. Stability and cultural identity are in an exciting interplay throughout this history.