© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick III
| Silver | 3.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1689-1695 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#125281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination and date, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 12 *
EINEN
REICHS
THALE
D H R R E C V C I P Z M G C B S P H F Z M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and transformation in the region. Frederick III, also known as Frederick the Great, was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, and during his reign, he implemented many reforms and modernizations, including the creation of a new currency system. The 1/12 Thaler coin was part of this new system and was used widely throughout the German States. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
