1 Albus - Charles 1716-1723 front 1 Albus - Charles 1716-1723 back
1 Albus - Charles 1716-1723 photo
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1 Albus - Charles

 
Silver 1.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1716-1723
Value
1 Albus (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#162570
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned lion left separating the date.

Lettering: 1721

Interesting fact

The 1 Albus coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) made of Silver weighing 1.5 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Charles 1716-1723, and it was used as a standard circulation coin during that time.