3 Pfennigs - Joachim II Hector

Reverse

Ornate helmet.

Engraver: Hermann von Fuhrden

Edge

Plain

Comment

Variety of MB#144, with the date consisting of two digits only.

Joachim II Hector of Brandenburg, (German: Joachim II Hector von Brandenburg), born January 13, 1505 in Cologne, died January 3, 1571 in Berlin-Köpenick.

He was Elector and Margrave of Brandenburg from 1535 to 1571.
(source Wikipedia)

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Variété de la MB#144, avec la date composée de deux chiffres uniquement.

Joachim II Hector de Brandebourg, (en allemand Joachim II Hector von Brandenburg), né le 13 janvier 1505 à Cologne, mort le 3 janvier 1571 à Berlin-Köpenick.

Il est électeur et Margrave de Brandebourg de 1535 à 1571.
(source Wikipédia)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Joachim II Hector 1562-1565 coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Joachim II Hector, who was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and ruled the Margraviate of Brandenburg from 1562 until his death in 1565. During his reign, the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum in Germany, and the coin may have been used to help finance the military campaigns of the Margraviate during this period. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the political, economic, and religious climate of 16th-century Europe.

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