© 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
1719 year| Silver | 29.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned complex arms within branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 19
I • G • N •
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, minted in 1719 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 29.28 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 was used to pay soldiers' salaries, purchase weapons and supplies, and fund military campaigns.
