⅙ Thaler - Frederick II 1753 front ⅙ Thaler - Frederick II 1753 back
⅙ Thaler - Frederick II 1753 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

⅙ Thaler - Frederick II

1753 year
Silver (.521) 5.67 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1753
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.521)
Weight
5.67 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315294
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VI
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
17 C 53

Interesting fact

The ⅙ Thaler - Frederick II 1753 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 shows the Prussian eagle and the denomination. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its authenticity and value.