1 Groschen - Albert IV of Brandenburg

€2.00
IssuerMagdeburg, Archbishopric of
Year1513-1519
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1⁄24)
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight2.55 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#15, Schr#113 var.
Obverse description4 small shields of arms, 3 in row across center, 1 below, cardinal`s hat above, legend sometimes partially or fully in Gothic letters.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringALBER(T): CAR: ARCHIEP(I). (TO) MAG(DE)(B)(VR).
Reverse descriptionFacing full-length figure of St. Moritz holding pennant and shield with half-eagle of Brandenburg, legend partially or fully in Gothic letters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSAN(C)T: MA - V - RICIV(S): D(V)(X).
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1513-1519)  - -
Catalog ID7855218110
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