© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick William II
| Silver | 27.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1795 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with crowned eagle holding scepter and globus cruciger in the claws, with crowned monogram on the chest; laurel branches around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ZEHN EINE FEINE MARK 1794
Comment
The coin in the main image (27.96 g, Uncirculated):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 139. Sold for 13,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick William II 1794-1795 from 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 II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Prussian economy and military. The Conventionsthaler was a standardized currency that was introduced during this time to help streamline trade and commerce across the German States. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 27.96 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high value, and its design and mintage would have been carefully regulated by the Prussian government.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick William II 1794-1795 coin.
