© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick William
1679 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Five-line inscription with denomination and date within inner circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/24 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," who ruled from 1640 to 1688. He was a key figure in the history of Prussia, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms, which helped to lay the foundation for the future Prussian Empire. The coin itself is made of silver and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Brandenburg on the other. It was minted in 1679, which was a significant year in the history of the region, as it marked the beginning of the Great Turkish War, in which Brandenburg-Prussia fought against the Ottoman Empire.
