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Thaler - Albert of Brandenburg
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States) |
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Apostolic administrator | Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1513-1545) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1536-1544 |
Value | 1 Thaler |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#150976 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St. Stephan walking towards left divides date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Albert of Brandenburg 1536-1544 from Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Albert of Hohenzollern, the Bishop of Halberstadt, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics at play in the region during the 16th century.