© 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
1640 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
24 fold arms, dividing mint master's initials, with date at the end of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
＊ECT·IN·PRVS·GV·CL·MON·POM·SIE·DVX·1·6·4·0
L M
Comment
Dav ST# 6161 imaged
Dav ST# 6159A unpunctuated date 1640
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the coin was minted in the following year, 1649. This coin was used as a means of currency during a time of economic and political instability, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity. Additionally, the coin features an image of George William, the ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia, highlighting the importance of the ruling family during this time period.
