1 Dreier - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg 1576 front 1 Dreier - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg 1576 back
1 Dreier - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg 1576 photo
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1 Dreier - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg

1576 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States)
Administrator
Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1566-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1576
Value
3 Pfennig = 1 Dreier (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#222168
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 3, date to left, mintmaster's symbol to right.

Interesting fact

The Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg 1576 Dreier coin is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of the archbishop Joachim Frederick on one side and the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg on the other. This design was unusual for coins of that time period, as most coins featured images of rulers or other important figures, rather than religious leaders. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted specifically to commemorate a religious figure, and it provides insight into the importance of religion in the German States during the 16th century.