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1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver | 1.70 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1674 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 24 divides date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D.H.R.E.C.V.C.H.Z.C.V.I.
24
1672
GF
Edge
Plain
Comment
A specimen with a 30° offset strike that differs from the other types in that it lacks the grenetis surrounding the center element on each side. See KM#374 and KM#389
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/24 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia from 1668 to 1674. During his reign, Frederick William implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 1/24 Thaler coin was part of this new coinage system and was used widely in the German States during this time.
