© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Frederick II
1764 year| Silver (.750) | 10.9 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 | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle above flags and cannons, mintmark divides date below. With a tassel at the tips of each flag
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EINEN R THALER
17 F 64
Interesting fact
The ½ 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. The coin was made of silver (.750) and weighs 10.9 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time when Prussia was becoming a major military power in Europe, and the image of Frederick II on horseback symbolizes the kingdom's growing strength and influence.
