1 Dreier "Spruchdreier" - William IV 1654-1656 front 1 Dreier "Spruchdreier" - William IV 1654-1656 back
1 Dreier "Spruchdreier" - William IV 1654-1656 photo
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1 Dreier "Spruchdreier" - William IV

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States)
Duke
William (1605-1662)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1654-1656
Value
1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1572-1740)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#326017
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: Cum Deo Benefaci endo bene faciet.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier "Spruchdreier" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small scroll on the reverse side that contains a quote or motto. This scroll is known as a "Spruch" in German, which is where the coin gets its name "Spruchdreier." The quote on the coin reads "Gottes Segen ist aller Ding Beste" which translates to "God's blessing is the best thing" and is a reflection of the religious values of the time. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the period and makes it a distinctive and interesting collector's item.