1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William
1679 year| Silver | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#53917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value over date surrounded by legend between 2 rings.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
1679
*DHR.R.E C.VC.IP ZM.GG.BSFOMH.
Interesting fact
The 1/12 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted in 1679 during the reign of Frederick William, was made of silver and features an interesting design element - a crowned eagle on the obverse side. This design was a symbol of the Holy Roman Empire, which Brandenburg-Prussia was a part of at the time. The inclusion of the crowned eagle on the coin highlights the close ties between the State of Brandenburg-Prussia and the Holy Roman Empire, and serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
