1 Schilling - Frederick William III
| Copper | 2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1804-1806 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#111395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with date and mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶ 1 ✶/ SCHILLING / PR:SCHEIDE / MÜNZE / (date) / mint mark)
Comment
Variant 1804:
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia from 1797 until his death in 1840. During his reign, he oversaw a series of military reforms and modernizations that helped to transform Prussia into a major military power in Europe. Despite facing challenges from neighboring countries and the Napoleonic Wars, Frederick William III was able to maintain Prussia's independence and lay the foundations for its future growth and prosperity.
