© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Thaler - Frederick II
1764 year| Silver | 5.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle above flags and cannons, mintmark divides date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4 EINEN R THALER
17 E 64
Interesting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, minted in 1764 during the reign of Frederick II, features an image of the king on horseback on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other. This coin was significant because it was the first time that a Prussian king was depicted on a coin in this way, and it marked a shift towards the use of more modern coinage designs in Prussia. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it remained in circulation for many years after its minting.
