1 Mariengroschen - Frederick II 1767-1768 front 1 Mariengroschen - Frederick II 1767-1768 back
1 Mariengroschen - Frederick II 1767-1768 photo
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1 Mariengroschen - Frederick II

 
Silver 1.64 g -
Description
Issuer
East Frisia (German States)
King
Kingdom of Prussia › Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1744-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1767-1768
Value
1 Mariengroschen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.64 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315409
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
MARIEN
GROSCHEN
1767
D

Interesting fact

The 1 Mariengroschen coin from East Frisia (German States) features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, on its obverse side. Frederick II was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786 and was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and his reign is often referred to as the "Age of Enlightenment" in Prussia. The coin's design was likely meant to honor Frederick II's legacy and reinforce his image as a powerful and enlightened leader.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1767 D 1221000 - - - - - -

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