© 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 III Pattern
1818 year| Silver (.750) | 22.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1818 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 22.16 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Wild man standing next to a crowned shield of an imperial eagle with monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A
1818
FRW
EIN THALER
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Thaler - Frederick William III (Pattern) 1818 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and medalist, Johann Gottfried Schadow. Schadow was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and sculptures. His design for the Pattern 1 Thaler features a detailed portrait of Frederick William III on the obverse, and an image of an eagle on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Prussian kingdom, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
