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4 Albus

 
Silver 2.8 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Cologne (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1628-1636
Value
4 Albus (1⁄12)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#93136
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, imperial orb on chest.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINAND.II.D.G.RO.IM.SE.AVG

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Albus 1628-1636 from City of Cologne (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.8 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a profound impact on the German States, including the City of Cologne, and this coin was minted during that time. The coin's design and mintage can provide valuable insights into the economic and political conditions of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1628  97000 - - - - - -
1629  55000 - - - - - -
1630  191000 - - - - - -
1631  56000 - - - - - -
1632  61000 - - - - - -
1633  79000 - - - - - -
1634  67000 - - - - - -
1635  39000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Albus 1628-1636 coin.