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3 Gröscher - Frederick William III
| Billon | 1.70 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1808 |
| Value | 3 Gröscher (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle above denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON.ARGENT.
III
1808
G
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rare variant of the C# 60, minted at Glatz in Silesia over two years.Under the reign of Frederick II from 1740 to 1774, the kingdom became a major political and military power, considerably expanding its territory through the acquisition of Silesia (1742) and Royal Prussia (which later became the province of West Prussia) in 1772.
At the end of the 18th century, Prussian territory was further expanded eastwards with the 2nd and 3rd partitions of Poland in 1793 and 1795. The province created around Posen/Poznan (1793), then Warsaw (1795), was given the name of South Prussia.
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Interesting fact
The 3 Gröscher coin was minted during the reign of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia from 1797 until his death in 1840. During his reign, Prussia underwent significant political, economic, and social changes, including the abolition of feudalism and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. Despite these changes, the 3 Gröscher coin remained a stable and widely used denomination throughout Frederick William III's reign, reflecting the coin's enduring popularity and value among the Prussian people.
