½ Thaler - Albert II 1549-1550 front ½ Thaler - Albert II 1549-1550 back
½ Thaler - Albert II 1549-1550 photo
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½ Thaler - Albert II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Brandenburg-Franconia (German States)
Margrave
Albert II Alcibiades (Albrecht II Alcibiades) (1527-1557)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1549-1550
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#133003
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriated cross, small shield of arms in each angle, Brandenburg arms in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SI. DEVS. PRONOBIS. QVIS. CONTRA. NOS.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Brandenburg-Franconia is that it features an image of Albert II, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, on one side, and the coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics of the region during that period.