© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Mariengroschen - Frederick II
| Billon | 1.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | East Frisia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Kingdom of Prussia › Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1744-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1756 |
| Value | 1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date, denomination and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
MARIEN
GROS:
17 53
·D·
Unabridged legend: 1 Marien Groschen
Edge
Plain
Comment
For the year 1752, the mint letter does not split the date in two and is surrounded by parentheses (F).Only the years 1753 and 1754 have variants, either an acorn or flower pattern on either side of the face value, as well as one or two dots after the GROS
For the other years it is only flowers and a single dot after the GROS
ngc.com refers to the year 1752F while there is a 1752D similar to the others without parentheses but under the name km#214.
Frederick II of Prussia (24 January 1712 – 17 August 1786) was King of Prussia (1740 to 1786). He was the 14th Prince-Elector of Brandenburg as well.
(source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
The 1 Mariengroschen coin from East Frisia (German States) features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Prussian state. The coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 1752 and 1756, and it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of copper and silver. The coin weighs 1.5 grams and is considered a standard circulation coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1754 D | 3800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mariengroschen - Frederick II 1752-1756 coin.
