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½ Thaler - George William 1628-1637

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Issuer State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1628-1637
Value ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition Silver
Weight 13.89 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
557846
References KM# 127
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Bust facing right, sceptre in right hand resting on shoulder, left hand resting on sword handle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORG • WILHELM • D:G • MAR • BRAN • S • R • I • ARC •

Unabridged legend: Georg Wilhelm Dei Gratia Marchio Brandenburgensis Sacri Romani Imperii Archicamerarius

Translation: Georg Wilhelm, by the grace of God, Margrave of Brandenburg and Arch-Treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire

Reverse

Crowned 12-fold coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
E • ELE • PR • IV • CL • MO • PO • CAS • CRO B DVX • 1631 •
L M

Unabridged legend: Elector Electus Prussiae Ivlich(?) Clevensis Montensis Pomeraniae Cassubiae Crosna Dux

Translation: Elected Elector, Duke of Prussia, Jülich, Kleve, Berg, Pommern, Kaschubien and Crossen

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1628 LM
1631 LM Photo
1636 LM
1637 LM

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Thaler - George William 1628-1637
Künker
Auction 437
Lot 12
Internet Archive
28 Jan 2026 1631 LM VF USD 1845.52
(EUR 1600.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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