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½ Kreuzer - Frederick William III
1806 year| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1/2 KREUZER SCHLESLAND MÜNZE 1806
Translation: ½ Kreuzer Silesian Coin
Comment
Issued for circulation in Silesia.Interesting fact
The ½ Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, minted in 1806 during the reign of Frederick William III, was made of copper, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king on one side and an eagle on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional designs used on previous Prussian coins, which often featured religious symbols or allegorical figures. The use of the king's portrait and the eagle was a nod to the growing nationalism and militarism in Prussia during this time period.
