© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg
1606 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1603-1606) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of manifold arms, 3 ornate helmets above
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM·IMP·ARC CAM·ET·ELEC:
Translation: Romani Imperii Archicamerarius et Elector
Comment
The legend continues from the obverse to the reverse and means: Joachim Friedrich, by the Grace of God, Chief Chamberlain and Elector of the Holy Roman EmpireMintmark: Mailed arm holding mace, listed as (b) in Krause publications.
Mint superintendants: Gregor and Leonhard Emich
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg's reign in the Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) in 1606 was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the ruler on one side and an image of a hunting scene on the other. This unique design was a departure from the traditional coat of arms or religious symbols found on coins at the time, and it signaled a shift towards more secular and personalized coinage designs in the future.
