© 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 - George of Brunswick
| Silver | 28.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | George of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (Georg von Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel) (1558-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1565 |
| Value | 1 Thaler = 36 Grote |
| Currency | Thaler (1511-) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.04 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-fold arms of Brunswick-Lüneburg with central shield, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NOVA BREMENSIS A 156Z
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Bremen, minted during the reign of George of Brunswick (1560-1565), features an image of the Archbishop on one side and the coat of arms of the Bremen diocese on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 28.04 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. It's worth noting that the Archbishopric of Bremen was a powerful ecclesiastical state in the Holy Roman Empire, and its coins were widely used throughout the region. The 1 Thaler coin was an important denomination and was used for large transactions, such as buying land or paying taxes. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
