© 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 - John III Sigismund
1612 year| Silver | 28.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John III Sigismund (1608-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted 12-fold arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I • PRVS • IVL • CLIV • MO • D •
M H
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - John III Sigismund 1612 coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of St. George slaying a dragon, a traditional Christian symbol, while on the other side, it features a depiction of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, surrounded by putti (cherubs) and other symbols of good fortune. This blending of religious and mythological motifs reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the German States during the early 17th century.
