1 Zwanziger 1527-1528 front 1 Zwanziger 1527-1528 back
1 Zwanziger 1527-1528 photo
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1 Zwanziger

 
Silver 11.25 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1527-1528
Value
1 Zwanziger = 20 Kreuzer = 2 Knacken (⅓)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1527-1619)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.25 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132326
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CARO. V. RO. - IMP. CAE. AVG.

Unabridged legend: Carolus Quintus Romanorum Imperator Caesar Augustus

Engraver: Hans Kraft the elder

Designer: Albrecht Dürer

Interesting fact

The 1 Zwanziger coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 11.25g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Charles V, who was the last emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and played a significant role in shaping the political and economic landscape of Europe during his time.