© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅛ Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg
1580 year| Silver | 3.61 g |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1566-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.61 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate shield of 4-fold arms with central shield of Magdeburg divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARCHIO. BRANDEN. DVX. PRVSSI.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg is that it features a unique combination of religious and secular symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg, the ruling margrave at the time, while the other side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, which includes a cross and a pair of keys, symbolizing the spiritual and temporal powers of the archbishop. This blending of religious and secular motifs reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the German States during the 16th century.
