© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Christian William of Brandenburg
1624 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Christian William of Brandenburg (Christian Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1598-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#229544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms, arms above and below, 14 arms surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRO·LEGE ET·GREGE
Translation: For the law and the people
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, minted in 1624 during the reign of Christian William of Brandenburg, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a person of African descent. The coin's reverse side shows a portrait of a Moorish man, dressed in exotic clothing and holding a staff, symbolizing the Archbishopric's connection to the Holy Roman Empire and its diverse population. This representation of a person of color on a coin was a rare occurrence in European numismatics at the time and highlights the cultural exchange and diversity of the era.
