© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I
| Billon (.437 silver) | 3.6 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1713-1714 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram between the initials of the engraver and the year, name in two lines in the exergue, grenetis
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•HFH• FW •1713•
12• EINEN• ꟾ •R•T•
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted at the Magdeburg mint by master coiner Heinrich Friedrich Halter, 1698-1719 (initials HFH)1/12 Thaler = 2 Groschen = 24 Pfennig
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/12 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) 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.
