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⅙ Thaler - John Frederick
1679 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1667-1686) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#230364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Piety and Justice standing.
Script: Latin
Comment
Slg. Wilm. 912Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a copper-nickel alloy in its production. This was a significant innovation at the time, as most coins were made of pure silver or gold. The use of a copper-nickel alloy made the coin more durable and resistant to wear and tear, and it paved the way for the use of similar alloys in future coinage.
