© 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 Piaster - Frederick II Trade coinage ND
| Silver | 26.87 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1752 |
| Value | 1 Piaster |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.87 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A three-masted ship on shield with crowned eagle above. Supported by a wild man on the left and a Chinese man on the right; under the shield there is another ceremonial small shield with the monogram of the company. Ribbon with motto below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGIA BORUSS: SOCETAS ASIAT: EMBDÆ
KPACVE
CONFIDENTIA IN DEO ET VIGILANTIA
Translation:
KPACVE = "Königlich-Preußisch-Asiatische-Compagnie von Emden" (Royal Prussian-Asian Company of Emden)
In God trust and be vigilant!
Engraver: Johann Conrad Marmé
Comment
Minted between December 1751 - February 1752.The piaster was minted for trade with China at the proposal of the Asian trading company in Emden, since an additional profit of 22% was expected due to the higher silver price in China when paying with piasters.
The coin in the main image (Uncirculated):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 136. Sold for 22,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piaster coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
