8 Gute Groschen - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander (Seven Years' War) 1758 front 8 Gute Groschen - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander (Seven Years' War) 1758 back
8 Gute Groschen - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander (Seven Years' War) 1758 photo
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8 Gute Groschen - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander Seven Years' War

1758 year
Silver 8.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1758
Value
8 Gute Groschen (⅓)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.92 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315469
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
8
GUTE
GROSCHEN
1758

Comment

Minted during the Seven Years' War

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Gute Groschen coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), which was a major conflict between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire, among other European powers. The coin's design, featuring Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, highlights the importance of this ruler during this time period.