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⅙ Thaler - Frederick William IV
| Silver (.521) | 5.345 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1852 |
| Value | ⅙ Reichsthaler = 1⁄84 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.521) |
| Weight | 5.345 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Prussian coat of arms crowned and surrounded by the great cordon (Prussian decoration), the legend and an external grenetis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI EINEN THALER LXXXIV EINE F.M.
18 42
Edge
Smooth with legend and ornaments in hollow
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Comment
1/6 thaler = 5 groschen = 60 pfennigThis type has two variations on the reverse:
- Coins minted in 1841 and 1842 in Berlin and Düsseldorf have a wider, higher crown touching the scroll and almost the legend.
- From 1843 onwards, the crown is narrower and lower.
SCWC and NGC are not reliable sources for this type. They differentiate these two types by the references KM#436.1 (wide crown) and KM#436.2 (narrow crown). However, they mistakenly mention wide-crown types for the years 1843-1845 D.
The 1851 A vintage mentioned by the SCWC does not exist (see commentary in the Olding).
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) was minted during the reign of Frederick William IV, who was known for his support of the arts and his efforts to modernize Prussia. One notable feature of this coin is its design, which features an image of the king on one side and a crowned eagle on the other. The eagle is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which was a symbol of strength and durability in Prussian culture. This design was meant to convey the power and prestige of the Prussian state, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 A | 787074 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 D | 679828 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 A | 2950455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 D | 579557 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 A | 1569116 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 D | 428078 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 A | 951736 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 D | 270175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 A | 317611 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 D | 119396 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 A | 275608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 A | 243836 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 A | 912669 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 A | 2560977 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 A | 79804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 A | 372868 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅙ Thaler - Frederick William IV 1841-1852 coin.
