© 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 Death of Elisabeth Charlotte
1660 year| Silver | 28.07 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1660 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
14 line inscription with date at the beginning of the 10th line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Elisabeth Charlotte, the wife of Frederick William, the Elector of Brandenburg. The coin's design features an image of Elisabeth Charlotte on one side and an image of Frederick William on the other, surrounded by ornate engravings and inscriptions. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.
