1 Thaler - Christian 1623-1624 front 1 Thaler - Christian 1623-1624 back
1 Thaler - Christian 1623-1624 photo
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1 Thaler - Christian

 
Silver 29.26 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave
Christian (1603-1655)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1624
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.26 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#426834
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted 15 fold arms dividing mint official's initials below and date quarterly above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ST:PO:CA:VA:CR:IA· D:BURG:IN·NURN
1623
HDE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "C" and "B" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for "Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth." This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate the ruler's name and title, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.