1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1725-1729 front 1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1725-1729 back
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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I

 
Billon (.4375 silver) 3.6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1725-1729
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.4375 silver)
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#125202
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned scepter.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FW
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 expansion of the Prussian army. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Prussian state.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1726  814692 - - - - - -
1727  674748 - - - - - -
1728  631308 - - - - - -
1729  886226 - - - - - -

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 1725-1729 coin.