Brandenburg-Franconia 1 Thaler - George and Albert II, 1538 – 1545

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Brandenburg-Franconia Brandenburg-Franconia
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Thaler - George and Albert II
Year 1538 – 1545
Rulers George (Georg) (1515–1543) , Albert II Alcibiades (Albrecht II Alcibiades) (1527–1557)
Composition Silver (.930)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 29
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Thaler - George and Albert II from Brandenburg-Franconia. Issued from 1538 to 1545. Struck in Silver (.930). Measures 41 mm and weighs 29 g.

Obverse
Two 1/2-length figures facing one another, date above, titles of 2 margraves.
Reverse
Floriated cross, small shield of arms in each angle, Brandenburg arms in center.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1545  —
1544  —
1543  —
1542  —
1541  —
1540  —
1539  —
1538  —

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