1 Thaler - Joachim II Hector

€338,760.00
IssuerBrandenburg, Margraviate of
Year1541-1545
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1440-1618)
CompositionSilver
Weight28.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#105, Dav GT I#8949, Bahrf#346d
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of Joachim right, wearing ermine cape, holding scepter over shoulder, within inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOACH + II + D+G + MAR + BRA ‘ + S + R + IMP + P + EL’
(Translation: Joachim II, by God`s grace Margrave of Brandenburg and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
Reverse descriptionFourfold arms with scepter shield in center, date above, within inner circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* MON * NOVA * PRIN * ELECT * BRA * .15.41.
(Translation: New coinage of the Prince-Electorate of Brandenburg)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541  - -
1545  - Reported Not confirmed -
Catalog ID5517703830
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