Description: This 1866 German States Thaler from Berlin features the Prussian arms on the reverse and Wilhelm on the obverse. It has been graded MS 64 by NGC.1866 "Taler" from Prussia, part of what is now Germany.Country: Prussia (part of modern-day Germany)Year: 1866Denomination: Taler (also spelled Thaler)Mint Mark: The "A" indicates that the coin was minted in Berlin.KM Number: KM-494, which is a catalog number used by the Krause-Mishler catalog of world coins to identify it.Historical Context:-The Taler was a significant silver coin in various German states and regions during the 19th century.In 1866, Prussia was a leading state within the German Confederation, and later the North German Confederation, which eventually led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871. ——— Coin Design ---------------Obverse (Front): A portrait of the ruling monarch at the time, which would be King Wilhelm I for this period.Reverse (Back): The Prussian coat of arms with inscriptions related to the state.Metal and Size:Material: SilverWeight: Approximately 18.5 gramsDiameter: Roughly 33 mm ——— Collectible Value ————-This coin represents a fascinating piece of Prussian and broader German history, and its value as a collectible can reflect both its historical and monetary significance.King Wilhelm I (Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig) was a significant figure in German history, serving as the King of Prussia from 1861 to 1888 and the first German Emperor (Kaiser) from 1871 until his death in 1888. His reign was marked by major political and military developments that shaped modern Germany. ———— King Wilhelm I ————-On January 18, 1871, Wilhelm I was proclaimed the first German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, following the decisive victory in the Franco-Prussian War. - This event marked the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership and the establishment of the German Empire.Wilhelm I was seen as a symbol of the newly unified German state and a unifying figure for the various German principalities and duchies.He remained a largely conservative monarch but allowed Bismarck significant freedom in governing the empire and implementing policies.Wilhelm I died on March 9, 1888, and was succeeded by his son, Friedrich III, who reigned for only 99 days before succumbing to illness. Friedrich III was then succeeded by Wilhelm II.Wilhelm I's reign was crucial in transforming Prussia from a kingdom into a leading European power and unifying the German states into a single nation-state. His partnership with Bismarck and the military successes during his reign played a pivotal role in the formation of the German Empire, which had a profound impact on European history in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Price: 399 USD
Location: Irvine, California
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Denomination: Thaler
Historical Period: German States (up to 1871)
Year: 1866
Inventory #: 2789542-021
Grade: MS 64
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Certification: NGC
