© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thalers - Christian William of Brandenburg
1625 year| Silver | 57.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Christian William of Brandenburg (Christian Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1598-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.62 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E EPISC HALBER MAR BRAND DVX PRVS 1625
A K
Unabridged legend: et Episcopus Halberstadiensis Marchio Brandenburgensis Dux Prussiae
Translation: and of the Diocese of Halberstadt, Margrave of Brandenburg, duke of Prussia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg is that it features an image of Christian William of Brandenburg, who was the administrator of the archdiocese from 1625 to 1631. This coin was minted during his tenure, making it a unique piece of history that showcases the religious and political significance of the region during that time.
