1 Thaler - Frederick William I 1718 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William I 1718 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William I 1718 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick William I

1718 year
Silver 29.07 g -
Description
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
29.07 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#304587
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned circular arms in smaller palm branches, date divided above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 18
I • F • S

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Silver weighing 29.07g is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, who was known as the "Soldier King" for his military reforms and conquests. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Prussian state.