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2 Groschen - Charles William Frederick
1729 year| Silver | 3.34 g | 27.6 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles William Frederick (Karl Wilhelm Friedrich) (1729-1757) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1729 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 27.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Text and date inside a plant crown.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach, where the coin was minted, was a small state within the Empire, and the coin's minting was likely a way for the ruling family, the House of Hohenzollern, to promote their power and influence. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin has survived and remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
