© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg
1579 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1566-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1579 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate shield of 4-fold arms with central shield of Magdeburg.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADMINISTRAT. MAGDEB. DVX. PRVSI.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, minted in 1579 during the reign of Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a Protestant church on its reverse side. This was a bold move by the Catholic archbishop, who was trying to promote religious harmony in his territories during a time of religious upheaval. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity of the Christian faith, despite the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism.
