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1 Groschen - Albert of Prussia
| Silver | 2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Albert I (Albrecht I) (1525-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1529-1558 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1525-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Prussian eagle with a crown around the neck, on its breast the initial letter S of Sigismund I of Poland.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ♣ ALBER ★ D ★ G ★ MAR ★ BRAN ★ DVX ★ PRV(S)(S)(I)
Translation: Albertus Dei Gratia Marchio Brandeburgensis Dux Prussiae
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are many varieties for this type. Differences are mainly for the beard and neck on obverse:© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne, Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny, Manfred Olding & smy77
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Prussia, minted during the reign of Albert of Prussia (1529-1558), features an interesting design element - a crowned eagle on the obverse side, which symbolizes the coat of arms of the Hohenzollern dynasty, which ruled Prussia at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 1531 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1533 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1538 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1539 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1541 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1542 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1544 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1545 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - Albert of Prussia 1529-1558 coin.
