© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - George Frederick the Elder
| Silver |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1558 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross, small shield of arms in each angle, Brandenburg arms in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SI. DEVS. PRONOBIS. QVIS. CONTRA. NOS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - George Frederick the Elder 1557-1558 from Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) made of Silver is that it features an image of George Frederick the Elder, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Franconia, on one side, and the coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern on the other. The coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region, and its design reflects the influences of the Renaissance and the Reformation.
