¼ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 front ¼ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 back
¼ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

¼ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern

 
Copper 5.06 g -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1511-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1520-1521
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1525-1809)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.06 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#138747
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate cross, eagle arms in center, date in margin.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) is that it features an image of Albert of Hohenzollern, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Teutonic Order on the other. This coin was minted during Albert's reign from 1520 to 1521 and was used as a means of payment within the Teutonic Order's territories. Despite being made of copper, which is a relatively common metal, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.