Prussia Coin List
The Prussian era in Germany was a crucial period in European history, marked by the rise and consolidation of Prussian power. This German state, which would eventually lead the unification of Germany, left a significant mark in various aspects, including numismatics.
The rise of Prussia and its monetary influence.
Prussia emerged as a dominant power in the 18th century under the reign of Frederick II the Great. During this time, the Prussian monetary system underwent major changes. The silver Taler became the primary currency, reflecting the growing wealth and power of the state. These coins often featured portraits of Prussian rulers and national symbols such as the Prussian eagle. The standardization of the monetary system was crucial to Prussia's economic development, facilitating trade and strengthening its position in Europe.
German unification and the evolution of the currency
With the unification of Germany in 1871 under Prussian leadership, the monetary system underwent another significant transformation. The Deutsche Mark replaced the various regional currencies, including the Prussian Taler. This new unified monetary system symbolized the consolidation of German power and Prussian influence. Coins of this era often featured motifs celebrating unification, such as the portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm I or the German imperial eagle. The transition to the Mark not only reflected political change, but also facilitated the economic integration of the new German Empire, laying the foundation for its rapid industrial and economic development in the following decades.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Prussia coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
Alemania-Estados | 1 groschen
Alemania-Estados | 1/24 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1/12 thaler (Frederick II)
Alemania-Estados | 3 pfennig
Alemania-Estados | 4 groschen
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfenning
Alemania-Estados | 2 pfenning
Alemania-Estados | 1/2 silbergroschen
Alemania-Estados | 1 silbergroschen
Alemania-Estados | 1/6 thaler (Frederick William IV)
Alemania-Estados | 2 1/2 silber groschen
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfenning
Alemania-Estados | 2 pfennig
Alemania-Estados | 3 pfenning
Alemania-Estados | 4 pfennig
Alemania-Estados | 1 groschen
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfennig
Alemania-Estados | 2 pfenninge
Alemania-Estados | 3 pfenninge
Alemania-Estados | 4 pfenninge
Alemania-Estados | 1/2 groschen
Alemania-Estados | 1 groschen
Alemania-Estados | 2 mark
Alemania-Estados | 20 mark
Alemania-Estados | 2 mark
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