© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Thaler - Frederick III Death
1763 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1735-1763) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
16 line inscription with date in Roman numerals with value legend below and mint official's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCEPS
PIVS SAPIENS
MAGNANIMVSCLEMENS
LIBERALISSTATORLITTERARVM
NATUS
WEVERLINGAE D. XC. MAY MDCCXI
PRIMIS NUPTIIS ADPARATIS
BEROLINI D. XX. NOV. MDCCXXX
GVBERNACVLA SVSCEPIT
BARVTHI D.XXVI.FEBR.MDCCLXIII
ANNO REGIMINIS XXIIX
ÆTATIS LII
X.EINE FEINE
MARK
C.L.R.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Frederick III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, who passed away on August 10, 1763. The coin's design features an image of Frederick III on the obverse, with an inscription that reads "Friedrich III, Marggrave zu Brandenburg, gestorben den 10 Aug. 1763" (Frederick III, Margrave of Brandenburg, died on August 10, 1763). The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, surrounded by a wreath. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the cultural and political significance of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth during the 18th century.
