6 Gröscher - Frederick William I 1714-1718 front 6 Gröscher - Frederick William I 1714-1718 back
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6 Gröscher - Frederick William I

 
Billon (.375 silver) 3.49 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1714-1718
Value
6 Gröscher (¼)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.375 silver)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#90367
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crown above 2 small shields of arms, scepter in center, date divided below, value 'VI' in oval below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MON(E). ARG. REG. PRUS.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Gröscher coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, who was known as the "Soldier King" for his military reforms and expansion of the Prussian army.