© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Thalers - Albert IV of Brandenburg
1524 year| Silver | 59.15 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1513-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1524 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 59.15 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359067 |
|---|---|
| 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: DO. MIHI. A. DI VT. QVEM TIME.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Albert IV of Brandenburg 1524 coin is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts Albert IV, the Archbishop of Magdeburg, in a elaborate mitre and robes, holding a sceptre and a globe, symbols of his religious and political power. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, which includes a crossed keys and a sword, representing the spiritual and temporal authority of the archbishop. This combination of symbols highlights the close relationship between the church and state in the German States during the 16th century.
