1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1675 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1675 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1675 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick William Victory

1675 year
Silver 28.89 g -
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1675
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.89 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#425602
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged Victory looking right with half bare chest standing on helmet, holding laurel wreath to the right, palm branch to the left, and crowned scepter arms at knees to the left, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAX VNA TRIVMPHIS INNVMERIS POTIOR*
LINVM.18.IVNV·
1675·

Comment

Made to celebrate the victory of the Brandenburgers over the Swedes at Fehrbellin on June 18th, 1675.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1675 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it features an image of the victorious Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," on horseback, surrounded by allegorical figures and military trophies, symbolizing his military successes and the prosperity of the Brandenburg-Prussian state during his reign.