1 Gröschel - Frederick William III
| Billon | - | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1797-1809 |
| Value | 1 Gröschel (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1*
GRÖSCHEL
1808
*G*
Comment
Struck for use in Silesia. This type is listed under Silesia in KM and C, under Schlesien in Schön DM, and under Prußen in AKS.
KM lists 1 Gröschel 1797 under KM# 1050 (Frederick William II) as well as under KM# 1059 but the other reference books don't list a 1797 1 Gröschel for Frederick William III.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gröschel coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who ruled Prussia from 1797 to 1809, a period marked by the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent Congress of Vienna, which reshaped the political landscape of Europe. Despite these challenges, the 1 Gröschel coin remained a stable and widely used denomination in Prussia and the surrounding German states.
