© M. Sander
© M. Sander
⅔ Thaler - Frederick William
1688 year| Silver | 17.5 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHURF. BRAND LAND. MUNZ. 1688
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin was minted during the reign of Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," who was the ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia from 1640 to 1688. He was a key figure in the history of Prussia, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design features an image of Frederick William on one side and the coat of arms of Brandenburg-Prussia on the other. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
