© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
60 Kreuzer - Joachim II Hector
1560 year| Silver | 24.28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Joachim II Hector (1535-1571) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1556-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1560 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24.28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 60 in orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand I.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERDINANDI IMPE AVGVS P F DECRETO
60
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Kreuzer coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg is that it was minted during the reign of Joachim II Hector, who was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and ruled the margraviate from 1535 to 1571. During his reign, Joachim II Hector introduced a number of reforms, including the establishment of a new coinage system, which led to the minting of coins like the 60 Kreuzer. The coin's design features an image of the margrave on one side and the Brandenburg coat of arms on the other, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
