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

1624 year
Silver 28.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave
Christian (1603-1655)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.91 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#427137
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted 15 fold arms dividing legend and mint official's initials below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ST:PO:CA:V:CR:IAG:D· BVR:I:NVPRR 1624:
CS

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 letter "C" on the reverse side, which stands for "Christian," the name of the ruling margrave at the time, Christian von Brandenburg-Bayreuth. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a prized collector's item for numismatists.