© Purzelgnom
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⅙ Thaler - Frederick II
| Silver | 5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1768-1771 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
6-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FURSTL : HESS : LANDM .
* IUSTIRT *
*VI*
EINEN
REICHS
THAL.
1769.
F.U.
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history. He was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements, and his rule had a significant impact on the development of the region. The coin itself is a representation of the economic and monetary systems of the time, and it's interesting to note that it was made of silver, which was a valuable resource at the time.
