© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
1 Groschen - Albert Markgraf of Brandenburg
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Teutonic Order (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1511-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1512-1519 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#138739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms of Grand Master, date in margin, Gothic letters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
The Albert Markgraf of Brandenburg 1512-1519 Groschen coin was minted during a time of great change in the German States. The Teutonic Order, a military order of German knights, had recently converted to Protestantism and was in the process of secularizing its territories. This coin, made of silver, features an image of Albert Markgraf of Brandenburg, who was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order at the time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the coin's design remained relatively unchanged from previous issues, with the obverse featuring the coat of arms of the Teutonic Order and the reverse featuring the image of Albert Markgraf. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the complex political and religious landscape of 16th-century Germany.
