⅔ Thaler - Frederick III 1689-1691 front ⅔ Thaler - Frederick III 1689-1691 back
⅔ Thaler - Frederick III 1689-1691 photo
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⅔ Thaler - Frederick III

 
Silver 16.45 g 37.15 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1689-1691
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.45 g
Diameter
37.15 mm
Thickness
2.00 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#226841
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA·NOVA· BRANDENB·1689·
S D
(2/3)

Comment

Mintmaster: Siegmund Dannies (1689-1692)
Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick III, who was the first king of Prussia and ruled from 1688 to 1701. During his reign, Frederick III implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The ⅔ Thaler coin was part of this new coinage system and was widely used throughout the German States.