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© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
1 Thaler - Albert II Siege of Schweinfurt
1553 year| Silver | 28.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Albert II Alcibiades (Albrecht II Alcibiades) (1527-1557) |
| Period | Second Margrave War (1552-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1553 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.74 g |
| Size | 45.1 × 44.5 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Albert II (Siege of Schweinfurt) 1553 coin from Brandenburg-Franconia is that it features an image of a siege on one side, which is quite unusual for a coin. The siege depicted is believed to be the Siege of Schweinfurt, which took place in 1553 during the Second Margrave War. The coin was issued by Albert II, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Franconia, to commemorate the event. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
