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1 Guldenthaler - George Frederick I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1574 |
| Value | 1 Guldenthaler = 60 Kreuzer |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 60 in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Guldenthaler coin from Brandenburg-Franconia, minted during the reign of George Frederick I (1565-1574), was the first silver coin to be introduced in the German States. It was a significant innovation in coinage at the time, as it was the first coin to use silver as the primary metal, rather than the traditional gold or copper. This made it more accessible to the general population, and it helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the region.
