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4 Groschen - Frederick William III
| Silver (.521) | 5.345 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1797-1809 |
| Value | 4 Groschen (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.521) |
| Weight | 5.345 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Prussia splitting the year and surrounded by the legend. Face value and different in the exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PURA COLON. 84 EX MARCA
17 99
4.GR.
A
Edge
Raised circles
Comment
The coin struck in Berlin in 1797 appears to be a single coin (Neumann p. 401).The year 1806 exists with 48 instead of 84 EX MARCA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Groschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia from 1797 to 1809. During this period, Prussia was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debt, which led to the introduction of new currency reforms. The 4 Groschen coin was part of these reforms, and it was designed to be a more stable and reliable form of currency than previous coins. Despite these efforts, the coin still faced challenges, as the value of silver, which it was made of, continued to fluctuate. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1804 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1805 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1807 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Groschen - Frederick William III 1797-1809 coin.
