Duchy of Bavaria 3 Kreuzers - Albert V, 1552 – 1559
Information
Country
Duchy of Bavaria
Duchy of Bavaria
Currency
Thaler
(1505 – 1622)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gulden = 60 Kreuzer = 21 Groschen = 252 Pfennig
Year
1552 – 1559
Rulers
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
, Albert V (Albrecht V)
(1550–1579)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
2.4
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gulden = 60 Kreuzer = 21 Groschen = 252 Pfennig from Duchy of Bavaria. Issued from 1552 to 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.4 g.
- Obverse
- Bavarian shield surrounded by the Cord of the Golden Fleece, date above, in a circle of beads. Legend (starts 1h) "Albrecht Comes Palatinus Rhenii Bavariae Dux". (Albert Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria)
- Reverse
- Crowned double headed Imperial eagle with value on breast in a beaded circle, the crown divides the legend on top. Legend (star 1h) "Caroli V Imperator Augustus Per fidei Decreto". (Karl V Emperor August, (authorized) by Decree)
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