© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1½ Thaler - John George
1579 year| Silver | 43.67 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John II George (Johann II Georg) (1571-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1579 |
| Value | 1½ Thaler (1.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 43.67 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#358721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
15-fold arms with scepter shield in center, 3 helmets above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM IMP ARc CAM ET ELEC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg is that it features a unique combination of both Catholic and Protestant imagery on its reverse side. The coin was minted during the reign of John George, who was a Protestant, but the reverse side features an image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, which was a common motif in Catholic art. This blending of religious imagery reflects the complex religious landscape of the German States during the late 16th century.
