© M. Sander
© M. Sander
¼ Kreuzer - Frederick II
1783 year| Copper | 1.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Province of Upper Hesse, Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | ¼ Kreuzer (1⁄768) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmaster's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
KREUZER
1783.
D·F·
Translation: D F = Dietrich Heinrich Fulda
Comment
Regional coinage for the province of Upper Hesse.
Interesting fact
The ¼ Kreuzer coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Province of Upper Hesse, Hesse-Cassel) made of Copper weighing 1.6 g was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to standardize the currency across the various regions of Prussia. The coin features an image of Frederick II on one side and the Hessian coat of arms on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time of great change and expansion for Prussia, as Frederick II implemented various military, administrative, and economic reforms that helped to transform Prussia into a major European power.