© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Thaler - George Frederick I Death
1603 year| Silver | 7.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.22 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Five-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IST GOTT MIT VNS WER MAG WIDER VNS SEIN
ONOLT.
NATVS.5.APR
ANO.1539.
OBiiT.26.APR
ANO.1603
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of George Frederick I, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Franconia, who passed away in 1603. The coin's design features an image of George Frederick I on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the coat of arms of Brandenburg-Franconia. The coin's silver content and weight of 7.22 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
