1 Groschen - Frederick II 1771-1786 front 1 Groschen - Frederick II 1771-1786 back
1 Groschen - Frederick II 1771-1786 photo

1 Groschen - Frederick II

 
Silver 0.8659 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1771-1786
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.8659 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#44003
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Denomination above, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*I*
GROSSUS
REGNI
PRUSS.
1785

Interesting fact

The 1 Groschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia, issued during the reign of Frederick II (1771-1786), was the first coin to feature the iconic Prussian eagle on its obverse side. This eagle design became a symbol of Prussia's military power and was used on many coins throughout the kingdom's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1771 E 1619535 - - - - - -
1772 E 151489 - - - - - -
1778 E 207810 - - - - - -
1779 E 208000 - - - - - -
1781 E 78322 - - - - - -
1782 E 169365 - - - - - -
1783 E 525825 - - - - - -
1785 E 387450 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - Frederick II 1771-1786 coin.