1⁄12 Thaler - George William (Death) 1726 front 1⁄12 Thaler - George William (Death) 1726 back
1⁄12 Thaler - George William (Death) 1726 photo
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1⁄12 Thaler - George William Death

1726 year
Silver 3.4 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave
George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1712-1726)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1726
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#151067
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

7-line central inscription with legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS GVILIELMUS DG MARCHIO BRANDENB

NAT.
ANN. 1678.
DIE. 16. NOV
DENAT. A. 1726
DIE 18. DEC
AET. 48 ANN.
REG. 14.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of George William, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, who passed away in 1726. The coin's design features an image of George William on the obverse, and an image of his tomb on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists.