½ Guldentaler - Albert V 1560-1567 front ½ Guldentaler - Albert V 1560-1567 back
½ Guldentaler - Albert V 1560-1567 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Guldentaler - Albert V

 
Silver 12.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Albert V (Albrecht V) (1550-1579)
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1556-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1560-1567
Value
30 Kreuzers (½)
Currency
Thaler (1505-1622)
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.3 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#276152
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, '30' in orb on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINANDI. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRETO.

Interesting fact

The ½ Guldentaler coin from the Duchy of Bavaria, issued during the reign of Albert V (1560-1567), features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Bavaria on one side, and the inscription "ALBERTVS D G DVCHE BAVARIAE" (Albertus, by the grace of God, Duke of Bavaria) on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighs 12.3 grams.