© 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 | 28.65 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1642 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#425317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
25 fold arms, mint master's initials below, surrounded by a wreath, with date at the end of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARC·CA·EL·PRVS·GV·CLE·BER·POMERA·SILE·DVX·164Z
L M
Comment
Dav ST# 6169
1641 and 164Z backwards 4 have the mint official's initials divided by wreath sprig
164Z regular 4 has the mint official's initials divided by a star
Dav ST# 6169A
1642 with no mint official's initials.
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 economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and the Duke of Prussia from 1641 to 1642. This was a period of significant upheaval, as the Thirty Years' War had recently ended and the region was struggling to rebuild and reestablish its economy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Brandenburg-Prussia during this time.
