1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1679 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1679 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1679 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick William Victory

1679 year
Silver 29.01 g -
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1679
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.01 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#425664
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted 26 fold arms supported by helmeted wildmen.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEUS FORTITUDO MEA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Frederick William (Victory) 1679 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it features an image of Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," on horseback, triumphantly holding a victory wreath and a scepter. This design was meant to commemorate his military victories and establish him as a powerful and influential leader in Europe.