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2½ Kreuzer - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
| Silver | 1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1767-1779 |
| Value | 2½ Kreuzer landmunze = 1⁄48 Conventionsthaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BR:
ONOLZB:
LAND=M:
1776
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Kreuzer coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from 1767 to 1779. During his reign, the Margraviate experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coinage of the region was an important symbol of this progress. The 2½ Kreuzer coin, made of silver and weighing 1 gram, was a widely used denomination during this time and remains a valuable collector's item today.
