© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Banco Thaler - Frederick II
1765 year| Silver (.750) | 28.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 28.03 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with its head turned left, standing on war trophies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN BANCO THALER
17 A 65
Comment
The Banco Thaler was based on the Burgundian Zinna standard (10½ Thalers to the Cologne Mark) and corresponded to the Dutch silver ducat and the Albertus thalers. 100,000 pieces were minted, but only a few were released for circulation. The rest remained in the state treasury and were melted down in 1790.The coin in the main image (Uncirculated):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 137. Sold for 8,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Banco Thaler - Frederick II 1765 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on the obverse side, while the reverse side shows the Prussian eagle and the denomination. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was also a significant aspect of its production, as silver was a valuable and widely used metal in the 18th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1765 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Banco Thaler - Frederick II 1765 coin.
