© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Thalers - Frederick William III Pattern
1799 year| Gold (.903) | 6.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÜNF THALER
FW
1799
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Thalers - Frederick William III (Pattern) 1799 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Gold (.903) weighing 6.65 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1799, just a few years after the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The Pattern 5 Thalers coin was an attempt by the Kingdom of Prussia to introduce a new currency that would be more stable and reliable than the existing currency, which was heavily debased due to excessive printing and counterfeiting. The coin's design and composition were meant to convey the wealth and power of the Prussian state, and it was intended to be used as a symbol of the kingdom's economic and political strength. Despite its intended use, the coin never entered circulation and remains a rare and valuable collector's item to this day.
