© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | 28.59 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1665 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.59 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Under electoral crown, ten-fold coat of arms with inescutcheon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUPR : DOM : PR : M · I · C · M · S · P · C · V · S · C · C · D · B · N ·
A B
16 64
Comment
Combined mintage of the three date lines: 2,972.IL mint also minted in Berlin
The coin in the main image (28.59 g, Extremely Fine, weak strike):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 131. Sold for 6,500 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and transformation in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and the Duke of Prussia. During his rule, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the state and strengthening its economy. These reforms included the introduction of new coinage, such as the 1 Thaler coin, which was designed to replace the older, irregularly minted coins that were previously used in the region. The introduction of this new coinage helped to standardize trade and commerce in the region, and it played an important role in the growth and development of the State of Brandenburg-Prussia.
