© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - George Frederick I Death
1603 year| Silver | 14.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
