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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick I
| Billon (.438 silver) | 3.46 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1701-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1713 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.438 silver) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of scepter arms between palm branches, divides date and mintmaster's initials, 2-line inscription in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUUM CUIQUE
17 - 02
HF - H
12• EINEN ꟾ • R • T •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted at the Magdeburg mint by the master coiner Heinrich Friedrich Halter (HFH)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the first king of Prussia and ruled from 1701 to 1713. He was a prominent military leader and strategist, and his reign marked the beginning of Prussia's rise to power in Europe. The coin's design and composition, including the use of billon (a silver-copper alloy) and its relatively small weight, reflect the economic and political conditions of the time.
