© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
1 Thaler - George William
1639 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted in 1639 during the reign of George William, was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique blend of both Catholic and Protestant imagery, reflecting the religious diversity of the region at the time. On one side, the coin bears an image of George William, the Protestant ruler of Brandenburg, while on the other side, it features an image of the Catholic saint, St. George, slaying a dragon. This blending of religious symbols was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters, intended to promote religious harmony and tolerance in the region.
