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1 Thaler - Charles William Frederick Gold pattern strike, Falkentaler
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach |
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| Year | 1753 |
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| Weight | 41.6 g |
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| Obverse description | Draped and armored bust of Margrave Charles William Frederick of Brandenburg-Ansbach facing right, rendered in high relief with finely detailed plate armor, lace cravat, and curled periwig. The portrait displays exceptional sculptural quality characteristic of mid-18th century German medallic art, with the engraver's signature GOZINGER visible at the lower truncation. The Latin legend encircles the effigy along the raised border, reading CAROLUS WILH. FRID. D.G. M.B. D.P. & S.B. N.C.S., identifying the ruler with his full titulature as Margrave of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia. |
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| Reverse description | An animated falconry scene rendered in detailed relief depicts a mounted nobleman, presumably the Margrave himself, on a galloping horse in the center field, his right arm raised toward a falcon in full flight pursuing prey birds above amid clouds. A second mounted attendant follows at right, with a landscape featuring trees and architectural elements visible in the background. The scene alludes to Charles William Frederick's renowned passion for falconry, which earned this coin type the popular designation 'Falkentaler.' The Latin motto OBLECTAMINA PRINCIPIS, meaning 'The Pleasures of the Prince,' arcs across the upper field in two segments flanking the falconry scene. |
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| Mint | Schwabach Mint |
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