© 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 ND
1623 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Christian William of Brandenburg (Christian Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1598-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#227586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Different frames and shapes of center shield.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, bearing the image of Christian William of Brandenburg, was minted in 1623 during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thaler was a widely used denomination across Germany at the time, and this particular coin was minted to meet the growing demand for currency as trade and commerce expanded. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as some other Thaler coins minted in other regions, due to the relatively low silver content. Nevertheless, it remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the complex monetary systems of the time.
