1 Thaler - Frederick William I 1714 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William I 1714 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William I 1714 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick William I

1714 year
Silver 28.88 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Neuchâtel
Prince
Frederick William I of Prussia (1713-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1714
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1707-1786)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.88 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#304051
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield, with quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with coat of arms of Prussia, crowned eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1714

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Neuchâtel, minted in 1714 during the reign of Frederick William I, was made of silver and weighed 28.88 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was considered a significant denomination in its time and was widely used in trade and commerce. Its intricate design and silver content also made it a popular collector's item, and many examples have survived to this day in the hands of numismatists and coin enthusiasts.