1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1717 front 1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1717 back
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I 1717 photo
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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I

1717 year
Silver (.900) 3.5 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1717
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#129087
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned monogram, initials of the engraver and vintage in the exergueAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: I• F• S • 1717

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin minted at the Berlin mint by master coiner Jobst Friedrich Sauerbrey, 1713-1718 (initials IFS)

1/12 Thaler = 2 Groschen = 24 PfennigAutomatically translated

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 the king's portrait on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's strength and power.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1717 IFS 230950 - - - - - -

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