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⅓ Thaler - Frederick William
1667 year| Silver | 9.3 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1667 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned manifold arms, date separated at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA 1667
GF
Translation: New silver coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued in 1667, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the State of Brandenburg-Prussia remained stable and reliable, and the ⅓ Thaler coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Brandenburg-Prussia during a time of great upheaval.
