1 Groschen - Frederick William III 1787-1798 front 1 Groschen - Frederick William III 1787-1798 back
1 Groschen - Frederick William III 1787-1798 photo
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1 Groschen - Frederick William III

 
Silver 0.88 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1787-1798
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.88 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#152082
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Crowned arms divides value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 GR 1793 * E*

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William III, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Prussian state. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.88 grams, was a standard circulation coin during his reign from 1787 to 1798 and features an image of the king on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians interested in the era of Frederick William III and the development of the Prussian state.