1699, Brandenburg-Prussia, Frederick III. Silver 18 Groschen Coin. NGC AU-55!

Mint Year: 1699
Denomination: 18 Groschen
Mint Place: Königsberg (Kaliningrad)
Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as AU-55!
Reference: Neumann 12.28, KM-611. Scarce this nice!
Weight: ca. 6gm
Diameter: 30mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Crowned and armored bust of Frederick III of Brandenburg right, shouldering sword.
Legend: FRIDERICUS III DG M B S R I A C & E

Reverse: Crown above heraldic eagle of Prussia with initial (F) on breast. Value (18) and mint officials initials (S-D) in fields.
Legend: SUPEREMUS DUX IN PRUSSIA * 1699

Frederick I (German: Friedrich I.) (11 July 1657 – 25 February 1713), of the Hohenzollern dynasty, was (as Frederick III) Elector of Brandenburg (1688–1713) and Duke of Prussia in personal union (Brandenburg-Prussia). The latter function he upgraded to royalty, becoming the first King in Prussia (1701–1713). From 1707 he was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel (German: Fürstentum Neuenburg). He was also the grandfather of Frederick the Great.