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1 Kreuzer - Frederick Ⅲ
| Silver | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1735-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1745-1753 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle facing left (Brandenburg eagle) with nominal on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M·C·I·B·S·P·C·W·M·S·C·B·N·P·R·H· (Magdeburgi, Cliviae, Juliaci, Bergae, Silesiae, Pomeraniae, Cassubiorum, Wittgensteinensis, Montium Stetini, Crossenensis, Burggravius Norimbergensis, Princeps Halberstadensis)
CL R = Christof Lorenz Ruckdeschel
Engraver: Christof Lorenz Ruckdeschel
Comment
There is the variety in lettering (obvers): FRIDERICVS·D·G·M·B·D·P; differencies in the bustVariant of 1745
Variant of 1751
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick III, who was also known as Frederick the Great. He was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design, which features an image of Frederick III on one side and the Brandenburg coat of arms on the other, reflects the importance of the margraviate and its ruler during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Frederick Ⅲ 1745-1753 coin.
