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1 Albus - Clemens Wenzel of Sachsen
| Billon | 0.88 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Trier (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Clemens Wenceslaus of Saxony (Klemens Wenzel von Sachsen) (1768-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1791 |
| Value | 1 Albus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Inscription on five lines within cartouche. Value above date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
ALBUS
TRIERISCH
1790
G M
Engraver: Gotthard Martinengo
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Albus coin from the Archbishopric of Trier is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify its value, as it was believed that the hole represented the "soul" of the coin, and the value of the coin was thought to be connected to the size and shape of the hole. This design element was a distinctive feature of coins from the Archbishopric of Trier and set them apart from other coins of the time.
