1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick Death of George Frederick Charles ND
1735 year| Silver | - | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George Frederick Charles (Georg Friedrich Karl) (1726-1735) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1735 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription within circle, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORG.FRIEDERIC.CAROLVS.D:G.MARGGRAV.BRAND.D.PR.
NATUS
19.IUNI.1688.
PATRIAM REXIT
IVSTE AB AN: 1726.
OB DORMIV PLACIDE
17. MAI. 1735.
BEATI MORTALITAT.
APPETETISSIM.
IL (12) R.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of George Frederick Charles, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, who passed away in 1735. The coin's design features an image of Frederick, along with an inscription that reads "Friedrich, Marggraf zu Brandenburg, gestorben 1735" (Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg, died 1735). This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the lives of the royal families of Europe during the 18th century.
