1 Dreier - Joachim II Hector 1553-1559 front 1 Dreier - Joachim II Hector 1553-1559 back
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1 Dreier - Joachim II Hector

 
Silver 0.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Prince elector
Joachim II Hector (1535-1571)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1553-1559
Value
1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄84)
Currency
Thaler (1440-1618)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#155293
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Ornate helmet.

Comment

Variant of 1558

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "C.S." (Civitas Stendal) on the reverse side, which represents the city of Stendal, where the coin was minted.