© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
¼ Thaler - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander Acquisition of Bayreuth; ¼ Konventionstaler
1769 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#234990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shielded arms flank podium with open book.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the acquisition of Bayreuth by the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach in 1769. The coin's design features an image of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, on one side, and an image of the Bayreuth castle on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States period, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
