½ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 front ½ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 back
½ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 photo
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½ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern

 
Silver (.850) 11 g -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1511-1525)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1520-1521
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1525-1809)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Weight
11 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#376748
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 coin 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. The Teutonic Order was a German military order that was founded in the 12th century, and it played a significant role in the history of Germany and Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver (.850) and weighs 11g suggest that it was a valuable and important coin during its time.