Denier - Albert of Brandenburg ND (1529-1558) front Denier - Albert of Brandenburg ND (1529-1558) back
Denier - Albert of Brandenburg ND (1529-1558) photo

Denier - Albert of Brandenburg ND

 
Billon 0.35 g 12.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Prussia (German States)
Duke
Albert I (Albrecht I) (1525-1568)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1529-1558
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄576)
Currency
Thaler (1525-1701)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.35 g
Diameter
12.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#94999
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Polish eagle with S on chest.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Neumann# 49, Slg. Marienburg# 1113, Kopicki# 3751, Wilm# 469

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Albert of Brandenburg ND (1529-1558) from Duchy of Prussia (German States) made of Billon weighing 0.35 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in the mid-16th century, a period marked by religious conflicts, political turmoil, and social unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the German States, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people who used it.