© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Groschen - Albert of Hohenzollern
| Silver | 1.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Teutonic Order (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1511-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1521 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#138746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Grand Master, 2 pellets above, date in margin, Latin letters
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Albert of Hohenzollern 1520-1521 1 Groschen coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) features an image of Albert, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Teutonic Order on the other. The coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, when the Protestant Reformation was challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire was facing political and military challenges. Despite these challenges, the Teutonic Order continued to thrive and play an important role in the region's politics and economy.
