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1 Guldiner - Casimir and George
1525 year| Silver | 29.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Casimir (1515-1527) George (Georg) (1515-1543) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1525 |
| Value | 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.24 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, value 'I' between eagle's heads.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA CAROLI V CAE ET ROMAN IMPERAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guldiner - Casimir and George 1525 from Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) coin is that it features the first known use of a portrait of a ruler on a coin, with the depiction of Duke Casimir and his son George on the obverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional use of abstract symbols or mythological figures on coins and marked a turning point in the history of coinage.
