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1 Thaler - John of Küstrin

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Issuer Margraviate of Brandenburg-Küstrin (German States)
Margrave John I (Johann I) (1535-1571)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1543-1546
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1535-1571)
Composition Silver
Weight 28.78 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
139724
References MB# 1
Norman Douglas Nicol. Standard Catalog of German Coins. Krause Publications (2 volumes).
, Bahrf# 454
Emil Bahrfeldt. Das Münzwesen der Mark Brandenburg. Verlag von W. H. Kühl, Berlin, Germany (3 volumes).
, Dav GT I# 8956
John Stewart Davenport; 1979. German Talers 1500-1600. Spink & Son, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

Obverse

Facing bust turned slightly to right, titles of Johann.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHANES : D : G MARCHIO * BRANDENBVRG *

Translation:
JOHANES DEI GRATIA MARCHIO BRANDENBURGICUS
Johann, by the Grace of God, Elector of Brandenburg

Reverse

15-fold arms, date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN SILENCIO ET SPE FORTITVDO MEA

Translation: In silence lies my strength

Mint

Krossen, modern-day Krosno Odrzańskie, Poland (〜1450-1476,1509-1514,1543-1546,1622-1623,1667-1674)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1543 
1544 
1545 
1546 

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