⅓ Thaler - Frederick II 1754 front ⅓ Thaler - Frederick II 1754 back
⅓ Thaler - Frederick II 1754 photo
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⅓ Thaler - Frederick II

1754 year
Silver 8.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1754
Value
⅓ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.82 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#304069
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned eagle standing on war trophies, its head turned left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 54
A
1/3

Interesting fact

The ⅓ Thaler coin was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Frederick II was a prominent figure in European history, known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and his court was a center of Enlightenment thought. The ⅓ Thaler coin is a testament to the economic and cultural developments that took place during his reign.