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© WAG Online Auktions
1 Thaler - George Frederick II Start of reign
1694 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George Frederick II (Georg Friedrich II) (1692-1703) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#231029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Orange tree in front of a castle.
Script: Latin
Comment
Slg. Grüber 4325Mintmaster - Martin Hoffmann
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and significance in European history. The Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and George Frederick II's reign marked the beginning of a period of expansion and growth for the region. This coin, made of silver, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by people from all walks of life, from merchants to farmers to artisans. Despite its age, the coin remains a tangible connection to the past and a reminder of the rich history of Europe during this time.
