1 Kreuzer - Joachim Ernest 1624 front 1 Kreuzer - Joachim Ernest 1624 back
1 Kreuzer - Joachim Ernest 1624 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Joachim Ernest

1624 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
Joachim Ernest (Joachim Ernst) (1603-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#230250
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date, mintmark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: I / KREVTZ / ER / (date)

Comment

Slg. Wilm. 862

Interesting fact

The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach was minted during the reign of Joachim Ernest, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from 1603 to 1625. The coin features an image of Joachim Ernest on one side and the Brandenburg coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and was used for everyday transactions in the German States. Despite its age, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors.