© 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 Union
1620 year| Silver | 28.87 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.87 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#425035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with monogram on heart shaped breast, dividing date above claws and mint official's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
♁·CHVR·I·PR·Z·GV·C·VN·BE·S·I·P·D·C·W·A·I·S·Z·K·V·I·N·B·Z·N·F·Z·R·G·Z·D·
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Comment
KM#68 lists Dav ST# 6127 but KM#68 has a description of a completely different coin than what is labeled in the Davenport book.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The year 1620 marks the beginning of the Thirty Years War, which was a devastating conflict that lasted for three decades and had a profound impact on Europe. The coin's minting was likely a way to commemorate and honor George William, the ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia, who played a significant role in the war.
