© M. Sander
© M. Sander
⅛ Thaler - Frederick II
| Silver | 4.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1769 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
6-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*VIII*
EINEN
REICHS
THAL.
1769.
F.U.
FÜRSTL: HESS: LANDM.
IUSTIRT
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
