© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - Christian 50th Year of Reign
1653 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Christian (1603-1655) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1653 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BVRG NOR PRINC HALB SK MIN Ao 1653 REG IM 50
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th year of reign of Christian, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, who ruled from 1603 to 1655. The coin's design features an image of Christian on the obverse, and the reverse bears the coat of arms of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. The use of gold for the coin's material and its relatively small weight of 3.5 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and historians.
