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½ Thaler - George Frederick I Death
1603 yearSilver | 14.36 g | - |
Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
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Margrave | George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 1603 |
Value | ½ Thaler |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 14.36 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#360139 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seven-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IST GOTT MIT VNS WER MAG WIDER VNS SEIN
ZV ONOL
BEBORN DEN
5 APRIL A° 1539.
IN GOTT VER
SCHIEDEN DEN
26 APRIL
A° 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 14.36 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.