1 Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg 1579 front 1 Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg 1579 back
1 Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg 1579 photo
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1 Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg

1579 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States)
Administrator
Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1566-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1579
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#356857
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

16-fold arms with central shield of Magdeburg, 3 helmets above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ADMI. MAGDE DVX. PRVSSI. DS

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, minted in 1579 during the reign of Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a Protestant church on its reverse side. This was a bold move by the Catholic archbishop, who was trying to promote religious harmony in his territories during a time of religious upheaval. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity of the Christian faith, despite the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism.