1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William (Klippe; Copper pattern strike) 1687 front 1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William (Klippe; Copper pattern strike) 1687 back
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William (Klippe; Copper pattern strike) 1687 photo
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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William Klippe; Copper pattern strike

1687 year
Copper 34 g -
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Pattern
Year
1687
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Copper
Weight
34 g
Size
31 mm
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#133756
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Five-line central inscription with denomination and date. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William (Klippe; Copper pattern strike) 1687 from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) made of Copper weighing 34 g is that it features a unique design element - a stylized eagle on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional coat of arms used on previous coins of the time. This design choice was likely made to showcase the power and prestige of the Brandenburg-Prussian state.