© 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 | 28.92 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1645 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.92 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#425329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
24 fold arms dividing mint official's initials and dividing date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARC·CA·EL·PRVS·IV·CLI·MON·POM·CRO·COR·IN·SILE·DVX·
16 43
A B·
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 1643 to 1645. During his reign, Frederick William implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 1 Thaler coin was a key part of this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a symbol of the region's economic growth and prosperity.
