© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Thaler - Joachim I Nestor
| Silver | 7.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Joachim I Nestor (1499-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1524-1525 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-foldcoat of arms with sceptre inescutcheon, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON · NOA · ARG · PRIN · ELEC · BR
15Z4
Comment
Mint master: Georg Füge (eagle's head facing left)The coin in the main image (7,46 g, Extremely Fine +, weak strike):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 130. Sold for 3,800 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg is that it features an image of Joachim I Nestor, the Margrave of Brandenburg, on one side, and the Brandenburg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during Joachim I Nestor's reign from 1524 to 1525 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. The use of a monarch's image on a coin was a common practice during this time period and was seen as a symbol of the ruler's authority and power.
