1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1734-1740 front 1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1734-1740 back
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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I

 
Billon (.4375 silver) 3.6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1734-1740
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.4375 silver)
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116282
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms within palm wreath. Mintmasters initials and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 12• EIN• R• T•

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1/12 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, who was known as the "Soldier King" for his military reforms and conquests. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Prussian state. Additionally, the coin was made of billon, a silver-copper alloy that was commonly used in coinage during that time period, and weighed 3.6 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the German States during the 18th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1734  117780 - - - - - -
1735  840000 - - - - - -
1736  622653 - - - - - -
1737  801552 - - - - - -
1738  876372 - - - - - -
1739  473204 - - - - - -
1740  600000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1734-1740 coin.