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1 Thaler - Frederick William
1870 year| Silver (.900) | 18.52 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1860-1904) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.52 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of the Grand Duchy encircled by the Garter and its motto, crowned and surrounded by denomination. Date below. Friedrich Wilhelm married a granddaughter of Georg III and made a Knight of the Order of the Garter by Queen Victoria (1862), which allows him to add the famous garter to his Arms-
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN THALER XXX EIN P F.F.
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
1870
Edge
Text in hollow
Lettering: GOTT SCHIRME MECKLENBURG
Comment
In 1862, Frederick William became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the reverse here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is that it features an image of Frederick William, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, on one side, and an image of the Mecklenburg coat of arms on the other. The Mecklenburg coat of arms features a griffin, which is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This symbolizes the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 A | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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