© 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 - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1566-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1598 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#227534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
13-fold arms with central shield of Magdeburg divide date, 3 helmets above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARC. BRAN - DVX. PRVSSI.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, minted during the reign of Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1588-1598), was made of silver, but it was also unique in that it featured a Protestant motto on one side and a Catholic motto on the other. This was a deliberate design choice meant to reflect the religious tensions of the time and to promote unity between the two faiths.
