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⅓ Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | 9.1 g | 31.47 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1669-1676 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Diameter | 31.47 mm |
| Thickness | 1.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, date on the left of the crown
Legend to the left and right of the shield and the face value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUPREM.DUX (1/3) IN PRUSSIA 1675
Edge
Plain
Comment
Not to be confused with KM# 379 (date separated by the crown) 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 significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia from 1669 to 1676. During his reign, Frederick William 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 ⅓ Thaler coin was part of this new system and was widely used in trade and commerce during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1676 HS | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Thaler - Frederick William 1669-1676 coin.
