Groschen - Albert of Brandenburg 1514-1526 front Groschen - Albert of Brandenburg 1514-1526 back
Groschen - Albert of Brandenburg 1514-1526 photo
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Groschen - Albert of Brandenburg

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States)
Apostolic administrator
Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1513-1545)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1514-1526
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150609
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing figure of St. Stephen, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Albert of Brandenburg 1514-1526 from Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Halberstadt, which was a symbol of the issuer's authority and power.