© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Groschen - Frederick William III
| Copper | 7.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian Partition of Poland (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1817 |
| Value | 3 Groschen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Posen - Thaler (1793-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#79072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The fraction at the top, the denomination in the middle, four lines below it and the mint mark at the very bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60 EINEN THALER
3
GROSCHEN:
GR.HERZ.
POSEN
1816
B
Unabridged legend:
60 Einen Thaler
3 Groschen
Grossherzogtum
Posen
1816
B
Translation:
60 [parts for] one Thaler
3 Groschen
Grand Duchy of
Posen (Pol. Poznań)
1816
B
Edge
Ornament
Comment
Wrocław mint, Iger WKP 16.2.b (R1), Plage 33Interesting fact
The 3 Groschen coin from the Prussian Partition of Poland (Polish States) featuring Frederick William III, which was minted between 1816 and 1817, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse side features an image of the king, while the reverse side features a crowned eagle with the Prussian coat of arms. This design was a departure from the traditional design used on Prussian coins, which typically featured the king's name and title on the obverse side and the coat of arms on the reverse side. This change in design was likely done to emphasize the coin's connection to the Polish States and to distinguish it from other Prussian coins in circulation at the time.
