© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
1 Thaler "Konventionstaler" - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander Order of the red eagle
1779 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#235326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle and motto at center of radiant star within crowned circle, Order chain surrounds
Script: Latin
Comment
Dav. GT II#2018 (imaged)
Dav. GT II#2018A star on shoulder of bust
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler "Konventionstaler" coin is that it was minted to commemorate the appointment of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander as the Order of the Red Eagle, which was a prestigious honor granted by the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach. The coin's design features an image of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander on one side and the Margraviate's coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver and was circulated in the German States in 1779.
