© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William I
1713 year| Billon (.437 silver) | 3.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1713 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned FW monogram, date and mintmaster's initials below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I F S FW 1713
12 EIN R T
Comment
IFS = Jobst Friedrich SauerbreyInteresting 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 weighs 3.62 grams.
