⅙ Thaler - Frederick II 1750-1751 front ⅙ Thaler - Frederick II 1750-1751 back
⅙ Thaler - Frederick II 1750-1751 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

⅙ Thaler - Frederick II

 
Silver (.521) 5.57 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1750-1751
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.521)
Weight
5.57 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315275
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VI
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
1750
B

Interesting fact

The ⅙ Thaler coin was minted during the reign of Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great. He was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Prussian eagle and the denomination. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its authenticity and value.