GERMAN STATES, BRANDENBURG-PRUSSIA Reichstaler 1679, Berlin. 29.01 g. Mintmaster Christoph Stricker. Struck to commemorate the expulsion of the Swedes from Prussia Obv.: Armored Elector Frederick William on horseback galloping right, holding baton in right hand; cavalry skirmish scene in background below horse, die engraver signature GL at lower left, exergue line below inscribed A 1679 CS. Rev.: Complex multi-field coat of arms with central inescutcheon, topped by seven crested helmets and flanked by two helmeted wild men holding clubs as supporters. Motto legend above: DEUS FORTITUDO MEA (God is my strength). Lettered edge. Of great rarity. Attractive cabinet patina Dav. 6207, Ex. Collection A. Tesmer Part I, Künker 348, 24.03.2021, lot 2985, ticket enclosed Grade: VF