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¼ Reichsthaler - Frederick II
| Silver | 7.67 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1768-1772 |
| Value | ¼ Reichsthaler = 3⁄160 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.67 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Value, year
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EINEN
REICHS
TA.
1771·
IUSTIRT.
Edge
Chain track
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Reichsthaler coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
