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½ Gold Wilhelm - Frederick William I
| Gold (.903) | 6.60 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1738-1740 |
| Value | ½ Gold Wilhelm (5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 6.60 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Order of the Black Eagle within circle. Four crowned mirrored FW monograms distributed in a cross around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO DEO ET MILI TE
EGN 1739
Comment
Varieties are known to exist:• Variety 1738:
Obverse: distinct armour style, "...· E · B ·".
Reverse: large Order.
• Example 1738 (6.69g, About Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 31. Sold for 2,800 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 81, Osnabrück 2003, Nr. 4200.
• Variety 1739:
Obverse: distinct armour style, "...· EL . BR .".
Reverse: small Order; W and F fully overlapping in monogram.
• Example 1739 (Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 32. Sold for 2,800 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Schweizerischer Bankverein 28, Zürich 1991, Nr. 1498.
• Variety 1740:
Obverse: distinct armour style, "...· EL . BR .".
Reverse: small Order; W and F partially overlapping in monogram.
• Example 1740 (6.69g, About Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 33. Sold for 2,600 EUR.
• Example 1740 (6.69g, About Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 34. Sold for 2,600 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gold Wilhelm - Frederick William I 1738-1740 coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William I, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize the Prussian state. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
