27 Albus - Philip Louis II 1609 front 27 Albus - Philip Louis II 1609 back
27 Albus - Philip Louis II 1609 photo
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27 Albus - Philip Louis II

1609 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
Philip Louis II (1580-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1609
Value
27 Albus (1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#136089
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-line Inscription within leaf circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALBVS
XXVII
Ao.
1609

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 27 Albus - Philip Louis II 1609 from County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the County of Hanau-Münzenberg. This design was used on many coins issued by the county during this time period, and it has become a distinctive feature of Hanau-Münzenberg's coinage.