Taler struck at the Berlin mint in 1818 during the reign of Friedrich Wilhelm III, King of Prussia.
The issue refers to the military power of Prussia after the Napoleonic Wars and reflects the kingdom’s growing influence in Europe. The reverse design emphasized the victory and military strength of the monarchy.
Cleaned.
Obverse: bust of Friedrich Wilhelm III facing left, in military uniform
FRIEDR. WILHELM III KOENIG VON PREUSSEN
Reverse: Prussian eagle seated on cannons, banners, and captured weapons, above the denomination EIN THALER, at the bottom the date 1818 and mintmark “A”
Diameter 34 mm, weight 21.98 g
