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Country: Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave: Friedrich III (1711-1735-1763)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1761 (1760-1763)
Value: 20 Kreuzer (⅙)
Currency: Thaler
Composition: Silver
Weight: 6.6 g.
Diameter: 29 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: F/VF
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 225, Slg. Wilm# 765
Obverse:
Bust of Friedrich to the right within laurel wreath, his titles around.
Lettering:
FRIDERICVS M.B. DUX BORVS. ET SIL.
(Fridericus Marchio Brandenburgicus Dux Prussiae et Silesiae).
Translation:
Frederick Marquis of Brandenburg Duke of Prussia and Silesia.
Reverse:
Crowned eagle with spread wings with coat of arms on chest, above a pedestal showing value. At both sides a branch surrounded by legend with date. Below, the name of State and the initials of engraver.
Lettering:
SECHZIG EINE FEINE MARCK 1761
20
BAYREUTH
C•L•R•
Edge:
Reeded.
Mint:
Bayreuth, Germany.
Engraver:
CLR → Christoph Lorenz Rückschedel, Mint Master, Bayreuth (1742-1768).
Reference : KM# 225, Slg. Wilm# 765
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : German States coins