4 Pfennigs - Joachim Ernest 1622 front 4 Pfennigs - Joachim Ernest 1622 back
4 Pfennigs - Joachim Ernest 1622 photo
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4 Pfennigs - Joachim Ernest

1622 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
Joachim Ernest (Joachim Ernst) (1603-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1622
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#230220
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2-line inscription with denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FC
4 Pf

Comment

Slg. Wilm. 865

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Joachim Ernest 1622 coin from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it features a unique combination of symbols and letters on its reverse side. The coin bears the mark of the mint master, a crescent moon and a rose, which were the emblems of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Additionally, the coin features the letters "S.C.A." which stand for "Sigillum Civitatis Ansbach," meaning "Seal of the City of Ansbach." This combination of symbols and letters makes the coin a distinct and interesting piece of numismatic history.