© 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 ND
1525 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1513-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1525 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#221642 |
|---|---|
| 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(NAL). ARCHIE. MAGD(B).
Interesting fact
The 1 Guldengroschen coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, minted during the reign of Albert IV of Brandenburg in 1525, features an image of the archbishop's mitre and crosier on one side, and the coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern on the other. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and was used for large transactions and trade.
