2 Thalers - Frederick William 1653 front 2 Thalers - Frederick William 1653 back
2 Thalers - Frederick William 1653 photo
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2 Thalers - Frederick William

1653 year
Silver 58.04 g -
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1653
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.04 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#321444
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned eagle, surrounded by arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAGD: PRUS: IULCLIV: &MONT: S: P: C. V: INS: C. &C. DUX. BURG. N: PR: HALB: &MIND: C. M. &R. D: I: R:
C. M.
1 6
5 3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Frederick William 1653 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it features an image of the king on horseback, which was a symbol of power and authority during that time period.