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18 Groschen - Frederick III
| Silver | 6.2 g | 28.6 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1700 |
| Value | 18 Groschens (⅕) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with open wings and claws; the eagle is between 18 and tail between S D. Around this the legend, a rosette and year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUPREMUS DUX IN PRUSSIA ✿ 1699
1 8
S D
Edge
Plain
Comment
18 Gröscher or Tympf, minted at the Königsberg workshop for the province of Prussia.Master coiners:
SD: Sigismund Dannies, 1695 - 1699
CG: Caspar Geelhaar, 1699 - 1728
This type is known in a large number of varieties, see Fr. v. Schroetter (pp 290-292) and Bahrfeldt (pp 204-208).
Interesting fact
The 18 Groschen coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick III (1698-1700), features an error in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "FRIDERICUS III DEI GRATIA" (Frederick III, by the grace of God), but the reverse side incorrectly states the year of minting as "1697" instead of "1698". This error was likely caused by a miscommunication or a mistake in the minting process. Despite this error, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1698 SD | 5904000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1700 CG | 83500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 18 Groschen - Frederick III 1698-1700 coin.
