3 Gröscher - Frederick William III 1800-1807 front

3 Gröscher - Frederick William III 1800-1807 back

3 Gröscher - Frederick William III 1800-1807 photo

3 Gröscher - Frederick William III


Billon	1.6 g	18.2 mm

Description

Issuer	Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King	Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1800-1807
Value	3 Gröscher (1⁄40)
Currency	Thaler
Composition	Billon
Weight	1.6 g
Diameter	18.2 mm
Thickness	0.8 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#50145
Rarity index	37%

Reverse

Crowned eagle above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON. ARGENT.
III
18 A 06

Translation: Moneta Argentea - Silver Coin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Minted for West Prussia, East Prussia and Danzig (different A - Berlin workshop) as well as for Silesia (different G - Glatz workshop). These coins were legal tender in Poland and South Prussia. Qualified as 3 Gröschel or Düttchen in East Prussia. In Silesia, these coins were considered 3 Kreuzer (Böhm) and not 3 Groschen. Because of the flying eagle on the reverse, these coins were given the popular name "Fledermaus" (bat).

A large number of period forgeries are known for this coin. The year 1804 A was not officially minted, so all these coins are said to be period fakes [sources: Olding (p. 76), Schön 18. Jahrh. (p. 810), Schön Weltmünzk. (p. 323), AKS (p. 299)]. According to the AKS, only the vintages 1806-1808 were struck. Vintages prior to 1806, however, are included in other catalogs.

Gold strikes are known for vintages 1807G and 1808G (very rare).

Other catalog references:

C# 60

Schön# 6 (Weltmünzkatalog)

Jäger# 16

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Pièce frappée pour la Prusse de l'ouest, Prusse de l'est et Danzig (différent A - atelier de Berlin) ainsi que pour la Silésie (différent G - atelier de Glatz). Ces pièces avaient cours légal en Pologne et Prusse du sud. Qualifiés comme 3 Gröschel ou Düttchen en Prusse de l'est. En Silésie ces pièces ont été considérées comme des 3 Kreuzer (Böhm) et non des 3 Groschen. En raison de l'aigle volant au revers, ces pièces ont été nommées "Fledermaus" (chauve-souris) dans le langage populaire.

Un très grand nombre de faux d'époque sont connus pour cette pièce. Le millésime 1804 A n'a pas été frappé officiellement, toutes ces pièces seraient des faux d'époque [sources: Olding (p. 76), Schön 18. Jahrh. (p. 810), Schön Weltmünzk. (p. 323), AKS (p. 299)]. D'après le AKS seuls les millésimes 1806-1808 auraient été frappés. Les millésimes antérieur à 1806 sont cependant repris par les autres catalogues.

Des frappes en or sont connues pour les millésimes 1807G et 1808G (très rares)

Autres références de catalogue:

C# 60

Schön# 6 (Weltmünzkatalog)

Jäger# 16

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Gröscher coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1800, just a few years before the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on the German states. The coin's design, featuring Frederick William III, reflects the political and military tensions of the time, as Prussia was struggling to maintain its independence and power in the face of French expansionism. Despite these challenges, the 3 Gröscher coin remained in circulation until 1807, when it was replaced by a new currency. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of early 19th-century Germany.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1800 A		-	-	-	-	-	-
1805 A		-	-	-	-	-	-

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