1 Thaler - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander (Acquisition of Bayreuth) 1769 front 1 Thaler - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander (Acquisition of Bayreuth) 1769 back
1 Thaler - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander (Acquisition of Bayreuth) 1769 photo
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1 Thaler - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander Acquisition of Bayreuth

1769 year
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1769
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#93591
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription within circle of ribbon, shields at left and right, eagle above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FELIX CONIUNCTION.
M // DCC // LXIX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the acquisition of Bayreuth by the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach in 1769, which was a significant event in the history of the German States.