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15 Kreuzers - Frederick William
1665 yearSilver | 6.6 g | 29 mm |
Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#418753 |
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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.