© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - John Frederick
1679 year| Silver | 29.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1667-1686) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.16 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#426702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing margrave with baton and floating crown above head, Justitia with sword and scales to the left and Pietas with cross and miter to the right, column to the right, above a radiating triangle, inscription below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• PIETATE E T IVS TITIA
ILLA DUCE . HAC
COMITE •
Edge
Lettered inscription containing value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • EIN REICHS THALER NACH ALTEN SCHROT VND KORN •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it features an image of John Frederick, the ruler of the region, on one side, and an image of the Brandenburg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1679 and was made of silver, weighing 29.16 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.
