1 Thaler - John of Küstrin 1545-1546 front 1 Thaler - John of Küstrin 1545-1546 back
1 Thaler - John of Küstrin 1545-1546 photo
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1 Thaler - John of Küstrin

 
Silver 28.64 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Küstrin (German States)
Margrave
John I (Johann I) (1535-1571)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1545-1546
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1535-1571)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.64 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#142306
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

15-fold arms, date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: *IN+SILENCIO*ET+SPE*FORTITVDO*MEA

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Küstrin, minted during the reign of John of Küstrin in 1545-1546, features an image of the margrave himself on one side and the Brandenburg coat of arms on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 28.64 grams, making it a significant and valuable piece of currency during its time.