1 Thaler - Charles Alexander 1758 front 1 Thaler - Charles Alexander 1758 back
1 Thaler - Charles Alexander 1758 photo
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1 Thaler - Charles Alexander

1758 year
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1758
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#422362
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Supported arms with 2 lions dividing date and mint official's initials below with denomination legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZEHEN EINE FEINE MARK
17 58
K. E.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it features an image of Charles Alexander, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, on one side, and an image of the Brandenburg-Ansbach coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1758 and was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a common practice in many parts of Europe during this period, as it was seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.