1 Thaler - Frederick William 1641 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William 1641 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William 1641 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Frederick William

1641 year
Silver 28.90 g -
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1641
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.90 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#425313
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

25 fold arms, dividing mint master's initials at the bottom, surrounded by a wreath, with date at the end of the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARC·CA·EL·PRV·GV·CL·BER·POMERANI·SILE·DVX·1641·
L M

Comment

Dav ST# 6067 imaged

Dav ST# 6067B punctuated date 1.6.4.1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it features an image of Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," who was the ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia from 1640 to 1688. He was a key figure in the history of Prussia and played a significant role in the development of the state's military, economy, and culture. The coin's design was likely meant to promote his image and reinforce his authority as a powerful leader.