© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick William
1685 year| Silver | 1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#328710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination separating the date to the sides. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONET NOV PRUSSIA
85
24
Interesting fact
The 1⁄24 Thaler coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted in 1685 during the reign of Frederick William, was made of silver and weighed 1 gram. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the local currency system in Germany during that time, and its design featured the image of a crowned eagle, symbolizing the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.
