Landgraviate of Hessen 1 Albus - William II, 1493 – 1509

Petersgroschen

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Landgraviate of Hessen Landgraviate of Hessen
Currency Guldengroschen
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Albus
Year 1493 – 1509
Ruler William II (1493–1509)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 25.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Albus from Landgraviate of Hessen. Issued from 1493 to 1509. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 25.4 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
Three shielded arms in the shape of a trefoil (Hesse, Ziegenhain and Nidda).
Reverse
St. Petrus holding cross-staff and key over shielded 4-fold arms.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1493-1509)  —

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