½ Thaler - Frederick II (Death) 1786 front ½ Thaler - Frederick II (Death) 1786 back
½ Thaler - Frederick II (Death) 1786 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Thaler - Frederick II Death

1786 year
Silver (.750) 11.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1786
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
11.13 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315317
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned eagle above flags and cannons, 'A' divides date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EINEN THALER
17 A 86

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Frederick II (Death) 1786 coin from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was a highly influential and respected leader, known for his military victories, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on the obverse side, and an image of an eagle on the reverse side. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.