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⅓ Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | 8.82 g | 31.45 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1675 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.82 g |
| Diameter | 31.45 mm |
| Thickness | 1.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms separating the date in two. Legend around. Legend variations exist, especially around U/V.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1675
SUPREM · DUX IN PRUSSIA.
1/3
Edge
Plain
Comment
Not to be confused with KM# 391 (date on the left of 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 1668 to 1675. 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 throughout the German States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1668 G-DS | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1669 CG-SD | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1669 TT | 278000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1670 TT | 1055000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1671 TT | 833000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1672 TT | 865000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1673 CV | 638000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1674 CV | 736000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1675 HS | 1407000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1668-1675 coin.
