© 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 - John III Sigismund
1612 year| Silver | 14.27 g |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John III Sigismund (1608-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
12-fold arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIC. E. EL. I. PRVSS. IVL. CLIVI. MOTIVUM D.
M H
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg is that it features a unique blend of both Catholic and Protestant imagery, reflecting the religious tensions of the time. The obverse side of the coin depicts John III Sigismund, the ruler of Brandenburg, in a traditional Catholic pose, while the reverse side features a Protestant-inspired image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child. This blending of religious symbols was a deliberate choice by the coin's designers, intended to promote religious harmony in the region.
