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1 Thaler - Frederick William I Gelderland
1718 yearSilver | 27.88 g | - |
Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
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King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1718 |
Value | 1 Thaler |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 27.88 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#304189 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield separating date at top, initials at sides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 18
H • F • H •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Silver weighing 27.88g is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, also known as the "Soldier King," who ruled Prussia from 1713 to 1740. He was known for his military reforms and expansion of the Prussian army, which helped to establish Prussia as a major military power in Europe during his reign.