© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Frederick William ND
| Silver | 14.47 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1643 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plumed helmet, surrounded by 23 small oval arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARMAT ET ORNAT
D K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ 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 during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and the Duke of Prussia. During his rule, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the economy and military of the region, which ultimately helped to lay the foundation for the growth of Prussia into a major European power. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the ½ Thaler coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the region.
