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1 Kreuzer - Frederick William III
| Billon (.163 silver) | 0.76 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1798-1800 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.163 silver) |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Face value, year and different workshop in a cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 ꟾ KREUZ ꟾ 1799 ꟾ B
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted at the Bayreuth mint for the Prussian-ruled principalities of Bayreuth and Ansbach.Reverse ornamentation may vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia from 1797 to 1840. During his reign, Prussia faced significant economic challenges, including inflation and debt, which led to the introduction of new currency reforms. The 1 Kreuzer coin was one of the coins introduced during this time, and it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.163 silver. Despite the economic challenges, the coin remained in circulation until the early 19th century, and it remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 B | 310000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1799 B | 414610 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1800 B | 533111 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Frederick William III 1798-1800 coin.
