1 Albus - William II ND (1501) front 1 Albus - William II ND (1501) back
1 Albus - William II ND (1501) photo
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1 Albus - William II ND

1501 year
Silver 1.94 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen (German States)
Landgrave
William II (1493-1509)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1501
Value
1 Albus (1⁄32)
Currency
Guldengroschen
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.94 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#213625
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Facing figure of St. Elisabeth holding model of church and loaf of bread, shield of 4-fold arms below in front, legend in Gothic letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GLORI. - REI:PVBLIC.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Albus - William II ND (1501) from Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.94 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of William II, the Landgrave of Hesse, while the reverse side features the Hessian coat of arms. This coin was minted during William II's reign from 1493 to 1509 and was used as a means of currency in the German States during that time.