1861 Prussia 1 Thaler Silver Wilhelm I Coronation VF

162-Year-Old Prussian Silver Commemorative Coin

Vintage European silver coinage can be few and far between these days. Finding even a small hoard becomes more difficult with each passing year. So, it was incredibly lucky that we managed to come across this unique 1861-dated Prussian Silver Thaler, a low-mintage, one-year-only issue from the German Empire’s most prominent and influential state that was released to commemorate that year’s coronation of King Wilhelm I and Queen Augusta. The coronation was a magnificent ceremony that took place took place at the famed Königsberg Castle just as the United States was becoming embroiled in its bloody and destructive Civil War.

Commemorating The Rise Of The First German Emperor

Struck at the Berlin Mint in 18.52 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver, the coin’s obverse features the crowned busts King Wilhelm I and Queen Augusta, with the inscription “WILHELM KOENIG AUGUSTA KOENIGIN V. PREUSSEN.” Wilhelm I began his reign in Prussia in 1861 and was crowned German Emperor in 1871. Wilhelm held both titles until his death in 1888. He survived two assassination attempts during his reign, and upon his death he was succeeded by his son Frederick III, who reigned for just 99 days before giving way to his son, Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Very Fine Condition With Lots Of Gorgeous Detail

Slightly larger than a U.S. half dollar, this coin is more than 160 years old and comes in nice Very Fine (VF) condition with lots of gorgeous detail. Just 1 million of these beautiful silver coins were ever struck—a relatively small mintage, especially when you compare it to the nearly 6.4 million U.S. Half Dollars that were struck that same year. Just how many of these one-year-only commemorative Thalers still survive is anyone’s guess, so hurry and secure yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• SCARCE, ONE-YEAR-ONLY COMMEMORATIVE COIN – This coin was struck as a one-year-only commemorative to pay tribute to the coronation of King Wilhelm I and Queen Augusta. It features the crowned busts King Wilhelm I and Queen Augusta, with the inscription “WILHELM KOENIG AUGUSTA KOENIGIN V. PREUSSEN” on the obverse. The coin’s reverse shows the Prussian Arms at the center of crowned monograms. Vintage European coins like this are scarce and hard-to-find today.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each coin was struck in 52 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measures 33 mm in diameter
• LEGAL-TENDER COINAGE – These coins were 1 Thaler legal tender.
• VERY FINE CIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1861 Prussia 1 Thaler Silver Wilhelm I Coronation coin comes in Very Fine (VF) condition with nice eye appeal.
• LOW MINTAGE – The mintage for 1861 Prussia 1 Thaler Silver Wilhelm I Coronation coin was 1 million. Compared to the similar-sized U.S. Half Dollar of 1861 that had a mintage of nearly 6.4 million, and this mintage is relatively small—and no one knows how many have survived.

This is your chance to get one of the most historic European silver coins struck during the latter half of the 19th Century. Add this scarce, one-year-only commemorative to your collection today!