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Prussia (Germany) – Silver .750 1 Thaler 1817, Frederick William III – ”Kammerherrentaler”, weight: 22.05 g, diameter: 34 mm - Prussia (Germany) – Silver .750 1 Thaler 1817, Frederick William III – ”Kammerherrentaler”, weight: 22.05 g, diameter: 34 mm 1 Thaler 1817 – ”Kammerherrentaler” Year: 1817 Country: Kingdom of Prussia (Germany) Denomination: 1 Thaler Ruler: Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) Metal: Silver .750 Weight: 22.05 g Diameter: 34 mm Details: Official silver circulation coin issued during the reign of Frederick William III, King of Prussia. The coin is known among collectors as the ”Kammerherrentaler” due to the unusual abbreviated inscription on the obverse. According to tradition, the king disliked the abbreviation because it could be interpreted as identifying him as the ”Chamberlain (Kammerherr) of Prussia” rather than its king, leading to the inscription being changed on later issues. Obverse: Bust of Frederick William III in military uniform facing right, surrounded by the inscription FR. WILH. III K. V. PREUSS. Reverse: Crowned Prussian eagle standing above a display of military trophies, including flags and weapons. Above appears the denomination EIN THALER, with the date 1817 and the A mintmark (Berlin) below. Condition: VF