© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Kreuzer - Frederick III
1752 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1735-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1752 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value above inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
KREUZER
FRAENKISCH
14 STÜCK
1 MARCK
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, minted in 1752 during the reign of Frederick III, features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the margraviate on the other. The coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the time reflected the political and economic ties between the various states and territories. The 1 Kreuzer coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history and political landscape of 18th-century Europe.
