1 Thaler - Christian Ernest (Death) 1712 front 1 Thaler - Christian Ernest (Death) 1712 back
1 Thaler - Christian Ernest (Death) 1712 photo
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1 Thaler - Christian Ernest Death

1712 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave
Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1655-1712)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1712
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#422441
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

12 line inscription surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEGAP.INSIL.CROS.DUX.BURGGRAF.NORINB.PR.HAL.M.C.VA.SVER.RAZ.C.HOHENZg.✤
TRIUM
IMPERATORUM
S.R.I.ET CIRC.FRANC.
GEN.CAMPIMARESCH:
TURC.ET GAL:TERROR.
TRIUM CONJ:MARITUS.
SUBDITORUM AG PA-
TRIAE SOLATIUM.
NATUS D.27.JUL:1644.
DENAT.D.10.MAJ:1712.
AO:AET:LXVIII.
REG:LI.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Christian Ernest (Death) 1712 coin from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it features a unique design that represents the transition from the Baroque to the Rococo style. The coin's obverse depicts a detailed portrait of Christian Ernest, while the reverse features an elaborate design that includes an allegorical scene of a mourning woman surrounded by putti (cherubs) and a decorative cartouche with the coin's denomination. This coin is a rare example of a silver Thaler from this region and time period, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.