1 Guldengroschen - George and Albert II 1537-1538 front 1 Guldengroschen - George and Albert II 1537-1538 back
1 Guldengroschen - George and Albert II 1537-1538 photo
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1 Guldengroschen - George and Albert II

 
Silver 28.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Brandenburg-Franconia (German States)
Margrave
George (Georg) (1515-1543) Albert II Alcibiades (Albrecht II Alcibiades) (1527-1557)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1537-1538
Value
1 Guldengroschen
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.86 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#132997
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriated cross, small shield of arms in each angle, Brandenburg arms in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Si. DEVS. PRONOBIS. QVIS. CONTRA. NOS.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Guldengroschen coin from Brandenburg-Franconia is that it features a unique double portrait of two rulers, George and Albert II, who were brothers and co-rulers of the region at the time. This double portrait design was a rare occurrence in coinage during that period, and it signifies the bond between the two brothers and their shared rule over the territory.