© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅓ Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1670 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned manifold arms separating the mintmaster's initials. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Thaler coin was minted during the reign of Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," who ruled Brandenburg-Prussia from 1640 to 1688. During his reign, Frederick William implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the state and its economy. One of these reforms was the introduction of a new coinage system, which included the ⅓ Thaler coin, that was designed to replace the older, irregularly minted coins that were still in circulation. The ⅓ Thaler coin was made of silver and was intended to be used as a standardized unit of currency throughout the state. It featured an image of Frederick William on one side and the coat of arms of Brandenburg-Prussia on the other. The coin was widely used and remained in circulation for many years, becoming an important symbol of the state's economic and political power.
