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1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick William
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.94 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1807, 1813-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1815 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRAVNSCH·LÜNEB·LAND MUNZE *
*24*
EINEN
THALER
*1815*
F·R·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1⁄24 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing a severe shortage of silver, which made it difficult to produce coins. To address this issue, the government decided to introduce a new currency made of Billon, a copper-silver alloy that contained only 0.375 silver. This coin was one of the first to be minted using this new material, and it was used widely in circulation until the introduction of the German Empire in 1871. Despite its relatively low silver content, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 66000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick William 1814-1815 coin.
