© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Kreuzer - Frederick William II Gold pattern strike
1788 year| Gold (.900) | 5.59 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786-1797) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.59 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
KREUZER
SCHLES:LAND
MÜNZE
17 88
B
Comment
Only black and white pictures availableInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Kreuzer - Frederick William II (Gold pattern strike) 1788 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Prussian economy and military. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and a crowned eagle on the other, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.900) and weighs 5.59 g makes it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
