© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Guldengroschen - Albert IV of Brandenburg
1526 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1513-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1526 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#221647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with 3 small central shields of arms, 2 above 1, cross and cardinal's hat above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALBER(T) CARDI ARCHIE MAGD(B).
Interesting fact
The 1 Guldengroschen coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, minted in 1526 under Albert IV of Brandenburg, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a Protestant reformer, Martin Luther, on its reverse side. This was a bold move by Albert IV, who was a strong supporter of the Protestant Reformation, and it marked a significant shift in the religious landscape of the German States during that time.
