© 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 - George William
1620 year| Silver | 27.66 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.66 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#425043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted 25-fold arms, date divided at the top by star dividing mint official's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHVRF·I·P·Z· G·C·B·S·P·D:C·
L ·1·6· ✶ ·Z·0· M
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted in 1620 during the reign of George William, was made of silver and weighed 27.66 grams. This coin was significant because it was one of the first standardized coins introduced by the Brandenburg-Prussian state, which helped to simplify trade and commerce across the region. Prior to this, various regions within the Holy Roman Empire had their own distinct coinage systems, which often caused confusion and difficulties in trade. The introduction of the 1 Thaler coin helped to establish a uniform currency system and paved the way for the development of modern currency systems in Europe.
