1 Guldenthaler - Albert V 1565-1576 front 1 Guldenthaler - Albert V 1565-1576 back
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1 Guldenthaler - Albert V

 
Silver 24.49 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Albert V (Albrecht V) (1550-1579)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1565-1576
Value
60 Kreuzers (1)
Currency
Thaler (1505-1622)
Composition
Silver
Weight
24.49 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#82441
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, '60' in orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAX(I)MILIAN(VS). (II.) IM(P): (-) AVG(V): P: F: DECR(E)TO:

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

The 1 Guldenthaler coin from the Duchy of Bavaria, issued during the reign of Albert V (1565-1576), features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of Bavaria and the surrounding text "S.D.B.V.D.M." which stands for "Sigillum Ducatus Bavariae Virtus et Merces" or "Seal of the Duchy of Bavaria, Virtue and Reward."