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1 Groschen - Frederick William
| Silver | 1.75 g | 23.43 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1659 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 23.43 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
6-line central inscription with denomination and date, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I / GROSCH / BRANDENB / LANDES / MUNZ / 1659
Z. M. I. P. Z. G. C. B. S. P. C. W. I. S. Z. CV. I. H. B. Z. N. F. Z. H. V. M.
Edge
Plain
Comment
A large number of legend and punctuation varieties exist for this type.Weight and diameter can also vary widely.
The 1659 vintage is by far the least common of the series (see Bahrfeldt page 97).
Interesting fact
The 1 Groschen coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick William (1651-1659), was the first coin to feature the iconic Prussian eagle on its obverse side. This eagle design would go on to become a symbol of Prussia and later, Germany, and was featured on many coins and other national symbols.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1651 | 1884000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - Frederick William 1651-1659 coin.
