Frederick William (German: Friedrich Wilhelm; 16 February 1620 – 29 April 1688) was Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia, thus ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia, from 1640 until his death in 1688. A member of the House of Hohenzollern, he is popularly known as "the Great Elector" (der Große Kurfürst) because of his military and political achievements. Frederick William was a staunch pillar of the Calvinist faith, associated with the rising commercial class. He saw the importance of trade and promoted it vigorously. His shrewd domestic reforms gave Prussia a strong position in the post-Westphalian political order of Northern-Central Europe, setting Prussia up for elevation from duchy to kingdom, achieved under his son and successor.
Description:
Obverse: Friedrich Wilhelm bust facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRID.WILH.DG.M.B.S.R.I.A.C & E
Reverse: Crown over value and triple crest, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUPREMUS DUX IN PRUSSIA VI 1683
Edge: Smooth
Issuer: State of Brandenburg - Prussia (German states)
Margrave: Frederick William (1640-1688)
Year: 1683
Denomination: Szostak (6 Groschen) = 1/6 Old reichsthaler (1/6)
Currency: Thaler (1618-1701)
Metal: Silver
Weight: ± 3.77 g.
Diameter: ± 25.47 mm.
Thickness: ± 1.2 mm
Type: Standard circulation coin
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
Not graded or certified
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