© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Dreipölker - George William
| Silver | 0.88 g | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1624 |
| Value | 1 Dreipölker (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 24 divides date, titles of Georg Wilhelm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GE. WI. MAR. BR. S. R. I. EL. P. D.
Translation:
GE.[Georgvs] WI.[Wilhelmvs] MAR.[Marchio] BR.[Brandeburgensis] S.[Sacri] R.[Romani] I.[Imperii] EL.[Elector] P.[Prussiae] D.[Ducatus]
Georgvs Wilhelmvs Marchio Brandeburgensis
Sacri Romani Imperii Elector Prussiae Ducatus
Translation: George William Margrave of Brandenburg
Elector of the Holy Roman Empire Duke of Prussia
Перевод: Георг Вильгельм, маркграф Бранденбурга, Курфюрст (Электор) Священной Римской империи, герцог Пруссии
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dreipölker coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a profound impact on the region and the coinage of the time. Despite the challenges, the 1 Dreipölker coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity.
