1 Albus - Frederick I 1743-1751 front 1 Albus - Frederick I 1743-1751 back
1 Albus - Frederick I 1743-1751 photo
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1 Albus - Frederick I

 
Silver 1.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1730-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1743-1751
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#394928
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion to the left

Interesting fact

The 1 Albus coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was also known as Frederick the Great. He was a prominent figure in European history and was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 1.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.