1 Albus - William II 1502 front 1 Albus - William II 1502 back
1 Albus - William II 1502 photo
Obverse © Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH – Reverse © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Albus - William II

1502 year
Silver 2.41 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen (German States)
Landgrave
William II (1493-1509)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1502
Value
1 Albus (1⁄32)
Currency
Guldengroschen
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.41 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197780
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Half-length figure of St. Elisabeth on a gothic style throne holding a model church.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GLORIA:REI:PVBLICE:1502

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Albus - William II 1502 from Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.41 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The early 16th century saw the rise of the Protestant Reformation, which had a significant impact on the Holy Roman Empire and its constituent states, including the Landgraviate of Hessen. The coin may have been used in transactions and trade during this time, and its design and symbolism may reflect the political and religious tensions of the era.