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1 Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1692-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1706 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in elaborate frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDE • ET • CONSTANTER •
17 05
Comment
Mintmaster Zacharias Daniel KelpInteresting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, issued during the reign of Frederick William (1705-1706), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the ruling monarch on one side and an image of a mythical creature on the other. Specifically, the obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Frederick William, while the reverse (back) side features an image of a griffin, which is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This unique design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Mecklenburg-Schwerin dynasty.
