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1 Groschen - Albert IV of Brandenburg

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Issuer Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States)
Archbishop Albert of Brandenburg (Albrecht von Brandenburg) (1513-1545)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1513-1519
Value 1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 2.55 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
221280
References v.Schr Magdeburg# 113
Friedrich Freiherr von Schrötter; 1909. Beschreibung der neuzeitlichen Münzen des Erzstifts und der Stadt Magdeburg 1400-1682. E. Baensch Jun., Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
, MB# 15
Norman Douglas Nicol. Standard Catalog of German Coins. Krause Publications (2 volumes).

Obverse

4 small shields of arms, 3 in row across center, 1 below, cardinal's hat above, legend sometimes partially or fully in Gothic letters.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ALBER(T): CAR: ARCHIEP(I). (TO) MAG(DE)(B)(VR).

Lettering (regular font): ALBER(T): CAR: ARCHIEP(I). (TO) MAG(DE)(B)(VR).

Reverse

Facing full-length figure of St. Moritz holding pennant and shield with half-eagle of Brandenburg, legend partially or fully in Gothic letters.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SAN(C)T: MA - V - RICIV(S): D(V)(X).

Lettering (regular font): SAN(C)T: MA - V - RICIV(S): D(V)(X).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References
ND (1513-1519)  v.Schr Magdeburg# 113
Friedrich Freiherr von Schrötter; 1909. Beschreibung der neuzeitlichen Münzen des Erzstifts und der Stadt Magdeburg 1400-1682. E. Baensch Jun., Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

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