© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
Groschen - Albert of Brandenburg Breitgroschen
1522 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Apostolic administrator | Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1513-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1522 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armored figure left holding spear with flag and shielded arms.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Albert of Brandenburg Groschen coin from 1522 is interesting because it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Halberstadt, which was the issuer of the coin. This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate the coin's origin and authenticity, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
