© 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
1718 year| Billon (.4375 silver) | 3.52 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.4375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned round shield of scepter arms between palm branches, mintmaster's initials and date in curved band below
Script: Latin
Lettering: H F H 1718
Comment
HFH = Heinrich Friedrich HalterInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1718 1/12 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it features an image of Frederick William I, also known as the "Soldier King," who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Prussian army.
