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1 Ort - George William
| Silver | 6.5 g | 30.2 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1625 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Crowned 4-fold arms, sceptre shield in centre, all in baroque frame, inscribed in a beaded circle. Legend in German "Des Heiligen Römischen Reichs Ertz Cämmerer Und Churfürst In Preussen, Zu Gülich, Cleve, Berg Herzog".
Script: Latin
Lettering: D H H R R ERT C V CHURF I P Z G C B H
Comment
Shatalin: GW24-4 (R2)The die cutter was Noah Brettschneider.
Wardein was Ernst Pfaler whose mint mark was a cross on heart appearing on the coins.
NOTE: In medieval and Renaissance Germany, the Münzwardein (also Wardein or Guardein, from the Latin word guardianus for guardian, protector) was the title of an official whose duties included supervising the Münzmeister and the stock of precious metals used in minting. He was responsible for the quality of alloys and the accuracy of weights and measures.
The Münzwardein was commissioned by the highest authority (generally a prince or a bishop). He was therefore the official representative of his principal in discharging his duty as an inspector of precious metals and precious metal goods in trade. It was his duty to produce weights used in minting and often he would also be charged with the safekeeping of minting irons when they were not used in producing specie.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ort coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of George William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg from 1622 to 1625. During his reign, the state of Brandenburg-Prussia was facing significant economic challenges, including a severe shortage of coinage. To address this issue, George William introduced a new currency system, which included the 1 Ort coin, to help stabilize the economy and promote trade. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1 Ort coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1624 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ort - George William 1622-1625 coin.
