15 Kreuzers - Frederick William 1665 front 15 Kreuzers - Frederick William 1665 back
15 Kreuzers - Frederick William 1665 photo
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak

15 Kreuzers - Frederick William

1665 year
Silver 6.6 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1665
Value
15 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.6 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#418753
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial double eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA Ao 1665

Translation: New silver coinage.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Kreuzers coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and transformation in the region. The coin was issued in 1665, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany and led to significant political and economic changes. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as the various German states began to consolidate and centralize their power. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production reflects the value placed on this precious metal at the time, and the care taken to ensure the coin's quality and authenticity.