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1871 Prussia 1 Thaler - "Victory Over France" Silver Coin Historic silver 1 Thaler issued in 1871 by the Kingdom of Prussia to commemorate victory in the Franco-Prussian War, the conflict that led to the creation of the German Empire. The coin features Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and the first German Emperor. ⸻ Coin Details • Country: Prussia (German States) • Year: 1871 • Denomination: 1 Thaler • Composition: .900 Silver • Silver Weight: ~0.536 oz ASW • Weight: ~18.52 g • Diameter: ~33 mm • Mint: Berlin Mint • Mint Mark: A • KM Number: KM#500 ⸻ Obverse Bust of Wilhelm I facing right with legend: "WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN" (Wilhelm King of Prussia) ⸻ Reverse Seated crowned Germania (Victory) holding sword and shield with inscription: "SIEGES THALER" Commemorating the victory over France in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Date 1871 shown below. ⸻ Edge Lettering Incuse inscription including the motto: "GOTT MIT UNS" ("God With Us") ⸻ Condition Circulated Major design elements a...