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2 Ducats - George William Death
1726 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1712-1726) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1726 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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.
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 an angel holding a crown and a scepter on the reverse. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.