© 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 Death
1786 year| Silver | 5.55 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.55 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle above flags and cannons, 'A' divides date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4 EINEN R THALER
17 A 86
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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 5.55g weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
