© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Frederick William I
1718 year| Silver | 29.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.18 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned circular arms in palm branches, date divided above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 18
I • F • S
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, minted in 1718 during the reign of Frederick William I, was used as a means of payment for the Prussian military. The coin was made of silver and weighed 29.18 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. This coin played an important role in the Prussian military's financial system, and its use helped to streamline financial transactions and facilitate trade within the military.
