1 Thaler - Frederick William 1652 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William 1652 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William 1652 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Frederick William

1652 year
Silver 27.68 g -
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1652
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.68 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#425438
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted 25 fold arms supported by wildmen date divided below dividing mint official's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAGDB•PRUS•IUL•CLIV•& MONT•DUX&c·
·C·1·6· 52·M·

Comment

Dav ST# 6186 imaged

Dav ST# 6186A mint official initials + date = .C.16.  52.M.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from 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 until his death in 1688. He was a key figure in the history of Prussia and played a significant role in its military and political development. The coin's design was likely meant to promote his image and reinforce his authority as a powerful leader.