Thaler - Albert of Brandenburg 1525-1526 front Thaler - Albert of Brandenburg 1525-1526 back
Thaler - Albert of Brandenburg 1525-1526 photo
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Thaler - 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
1525-1526
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150962
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Stephan walking towards left, small date divided above saint's head.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Albert of Brandenburg Thaler coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Halberstadt, which was a rare inclusion on coins of that time.