© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Albus - Philip Louis II
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip Louis II (1580-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1609-1610 |
| Value | 1 Albus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#364761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ET RIN DNS IN MVNZEN
ALB
VIII
1609
Interesting fact
The 1 Albus coin from the County of Hanau-Münzenberg, minted during the reign of Philip Louis II (1609-1610), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins in the German States to feature a depiction of a real person. The coin bears an image of Philip Louis II himself, which was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring mythical or allegorical figures on coins. This innovation in coin design was a sign of the growing influence of the Renaissance and the rise of humanism in Europe during the early 17th century.
