© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Christian William of Brandenburg
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Christian William of Brandenburg (Christian Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1598-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1625 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#229533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
16-fold arms with central shields of Magdeburg and Brandenburg above that of Zollern, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern, to which Christian William of Brandenburg belonged. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the image of the archbishop's mitre. This detail highlights the close connection between the ruling family and the church, as well as the importance of heraldry in the design of coins during that time period.
