© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄24 Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg
| Silver | 1.86 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1566-1598) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1576 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.86 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#222167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4 divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMIL. II. D. G. (G.) RO. I(M). S. A(V)(G)(V).
Edge
Plain
Comment
1576❋IOACH·FRI·D·G·ADMI·MAG
·MAXI·PRN·TRV·E·POM·DV· mintmark
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The Archbishopric of Magdeburg, where the coin was minted, was a powerful ecclesiastical state that played a significant role in the religious conflicts of the time. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the era, as rulers sought to maintain control and stability through the production of currency. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg and the region's rich history.
