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⅓ Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | 9 g | 32 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 | 9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA / ARGENTEA
I L
Comment
Exists with the 16S81 Salzburg countermark (Gestempel):Photo Lanz Numismatik
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 aimed at strengthening the economy of Brandenburg-Prussia, including the introduction of a new coinage system. The ⅓ Thaler coin was part of this new system and was designed to be a more efficient and reliable form of currency than previous coins. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the efforts of Frederick William to modernize and strengthen his state.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1672 IL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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