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1 Thaler - Frederick William
| Silver (.833) | 28.14 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1812 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.14 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Nassau, value and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZEHN EINE FEINE MARK
C. 1812 T.
Edge
Lettering: UT SIT SUO PONDERE TUTUS
Comment
Weight varies: 27.50-28.15g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Nassau is that it features an image of Frederick William, the ruling Duke at the time, on one side, and an image of the Nassau coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent Congress of Vienna. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively low weight made it a practical and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.
