1 Großpfennig - Albrecht I von Österreich ND (1298-1308) front 1 Großpfennig - Albrecht I von Österreich ND (1298-1308) back
1 Großpfennig - Albrecht I von Österreich ND (1298-1308) photo
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1 Großpfennig - Albrecht I von Österreich ND

 
Silver 1.2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Holy Roman Empire
King
Albert I (1298-1308)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1298-1308
Value
1 Groschen (12)
Currency
Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#96340
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The Aachen Dom cathedral called Marienmünster in that time.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VRBS . AQVENSIS : VINCE S . M

Comment

Förschner

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Großpfennig - Albrecht I von Österreich ND (1298-1308) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design during Albrecht's reign. This cross was known as the "Albrecht's cross" and was used as a symbol of the Holy Roman Empire. It was added to the coin to signify the coin's connection to the empire and to demonstrate Albrecht's authority as the Holy Roman Emperor.