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1 Thaler - Joachim I Nestor
1522 year| Silver | 28.65 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Joachim I Nestor (1499-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1522 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.65 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with scepter shield in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONE NO ARGEN P ELECTORIS BRANDB
15ZZ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Joachim I Nestor 1522 coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Joachim I Nestor, while the reverse side shows a scene of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child surrounded by the 12 apostles. However, the coin also includes an image of a pagan deity, the Brandenburg coat of arms, which features a shield with a griffin and a lion. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex history and cultural influences of the Margraviate of Brandenburg during this time period.
