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1⁄12 Thaler - Christian Ernest
| Silver | 3.23 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1655-1712) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1712 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#357709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and year
Script: Latin
Lettering: NACH.D.CHUR.SACHS.U.BRAND.KORN.U.SCHROT
Unabridged legend: Nach dem kurfürstlich sächsischen und brandenburger Korn und Schrot
Translation: Weight and Finess after the electoral Saxon and Brandenburg.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
There are at least three variants of the obverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. The reign of Christian Ernest saw significant reforms in the fields of finance, trade, and agriculture, which helped to modernize the region and increase its prosperity. The coin itself is a reflection of this period of growth and development, as it was minted to facilitate trade and commerce within the region.
