1 Thaler - Frederick William I (Gelderland) 1718 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William I (Gelderland) 1718 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William I (Gelderland) 1718 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick William I Gelderland

1718 year
Silver 27.88 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
27.88 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#304189
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.