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1 Thaler - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
| Silver | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1775-1776 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms surrounded by two eagles, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZEHEN EINE FEINE MARK.
17 76
S
W K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to indicate that it was made of pure silver, as the metal was valuable and the hole allowed the coin to be easily tested for its authenticity. This feature is known as a "proof hole" and was a common practice in the production of silver coins during that time period.
