© 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
1686 year| Silver | 28.92 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1686 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.92 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#330948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUS FORTITUDO MEA
16 86
L . C . S .
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted in 1686 during the reign of Frederick William, was made of silver and weighed 28.92 grams. This coin was significant because it was one of the first standardized coins introduced by the Brandenburg-Prussian state, which helped to simplify trade and commerce across the region. Prior to this, various regions within the Holy Roman Empire had their own distinct coinage systems, which often made trade and commerce more complicated. The introduction of the 1 Thaler coin helped to establish a uniform currency system across the region and paved the way for the development of modern currency systems.
