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⅔ Thaler - Frederick II
1767 year| Silver | 13.91 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1767 |
| Value | ⅔ Reichsthaler = 1⁄20 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.91 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Arms encilcled by the garter and its motto, supported by 2 lions, crowned. Frederik II of Hesse Cassel, married Princess Mary, daughter of Georg II, and was made Foreign Knight of the Garter in 1741.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX. ST: EINE MARK FEIN
HONI.SOIT.QVI MAL.Y.PENSE.
F 2/3 U
17. IUSTIRT. 67
Comment
In 1741, Frederick II became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the reverse here.
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. The coin features an image of Frederick II on one side and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 13.91 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions. I hope that's helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
