© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄16 Thaler - Frederick William I Gelderland
1719 year| Silver (.563) | 2.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.563) |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/16
MON
DVCAT
GELD
Unabridged legend: Moneta Ducatus Geldriensis
Translation: Ducat Money of Gelderland
Comment
HFH = Heinrich Friedrich HalterInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, also known as the "Soldier King," who was the King in Prussia from 1713 to 1740. He was known for his military reforms and expansion of the Prussian army, which helped to establish Prussia as a major military power in Europe during his reign.
