© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Frederick William I Homage of Königsberg
1714 year| Silver | 14.64 g | 35.25 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.64 g |
| Diameter | 35.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO
IN • FIDEM • ET
OBSEQVIVM
ACCEPTO
REGIOMONTI
BORVSSORVM
XI • SEPT •
MDCCXIV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the homage of Frederick William I, also known as the "Soldier King," to the city of Königsberg in 1714. The coin's design features an image of the king on horseback, surrounded by allegorical figures and symbols that represent the city's loyalty and devotion to the Prussian crown. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
