1 Kreuzer - William Frederick 1717-1722 front 1 Kreuzer - William Frederick 1717-1722 back
1 Kreuzer - William Frederick 1717-1722 photo
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1 Kreuzer - William Frederick

 
Silver - 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
William Frederick (1703-1723)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1717-1722
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#231040
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned eagle with shield on breast within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D · P · M · B · NO · PM · H · M · G · 1717 ·

Interesting fact

The 1 Kreuzer coin from Brandenburg-Ansbach was minted during the reign of William Frederick (1717-1722) and was made of silver. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features the margrave's crowned shield, which was a symbol of his power and authority. The coin's silver content and the margrave's shield made it a valuable and trusted form of currency in the German States during that time.