1871-A Prussia Silver Siegesthaler (Victory Thaler) – Wilhelm I (Berlin Mint)

1871-A Prussia Silver Siegesthaler (Victory Thaler) – Wilhelm I (Berlin Mint)

This is a classic commemorative silver thaler issued by the Kingdom of Prussia to celebrate victory in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 and the founding of the German Empire. Struck at the Berlin Mint (“A”).

Key Details:

•  Issuer: Kingdom of Prussia (German Empire)

•  Ruler: Wilhelm I

•  Mint: Berlin (A)

•  Date: 1871

•  Catalog References: KM#500, Davenport 785 

•  Composition: .900 silver

•  Weight: 18.52 grams

•  Diameter: 33 mm

•  Obverse: Right-facing bust of Wilhelm I. Legend: WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN with mint mark A below.

•  Reverse: Seated figure of Germania (or Victory) holding sword and shield with Prussian eagle. Legend: SIEGES THALER around, date 1871 below.

These “Victory” thalers were widely struck to commemorate the unification of Germany and Prussian military success. They became popular souvenirs and historical pieces.

Edge Lettering:

GOTT MIT UNS (“God With Us”).

This raw example displays uncirculated details with a clear portrait on the obverse and strong seated figure/legends on the reverse. Shows a few marks but overall a very nice specimen. A solid representative of this iconic German unification type.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.