© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1 Kreuzer - Frederick William
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1667 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Silesian eagle with head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA 1666
Translation: New silver coinage.
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick William (1666-1667), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a copper-nickel alloy. This was a significant innovation in coinage at the time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold and silver. 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 base metals in coinage in the future.
