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4 Grote - Christopher of Brunswick
1512 year| Silver | 3.08 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Christopher of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel) (1511-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1512 |
| Value | 4 Grote (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler (1511-) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.08 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Key (City arms of Bremen), legend surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA nOVA BREmEnSIS 151Z
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA BREMENSIS 151Z
Comment
Jungk 164Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Grote - Christopher of Brunswick 1512 from Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.08 g is that it features an image of Christopher of Brunswick, who was a powerful nobleman and bishop in the 16th century. He was known for his military campaigns and his role in the Protestant Reformation, and his image on the coin reflects his importance in the history of the region.
