© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1683-1686 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Five-line central inscription with denomination and date. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1⁄12 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick William (1683-1686), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a new technology called "milled" or "reeded" edges. This technology involved grooving the edges of the coin with a special tool to create a textured, ribbed effect. This innovation made it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, as it was harder to replicate the milled edges. This feature became a standard security measure in coin production and is still used in many coins today.
