1 Thaler - John of Küstrin

Features

Issuer Margraviate of Brandenburg-Küstrin (German States)
Margrave John I (Johann I) (1535-1571)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1543-1546
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1535-1571)
Composition Silver
Weight 28.78 g
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
139724
References MB# 1,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Bahrf# 454,
Emil Bahrfeldt; 1889. Das Münzwesen der Mark Brandenburg / Band 1. Von den ältesten Zeiten bis zum Anfange der Regierung der Hohenzollern. Verlag von W. H. Kühl, Berlin, Germany.
And 2 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 8956
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

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 (〜1450-1476,1509-1514,1622-1623)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1543 
1544 
1545 
1546 

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