© 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 Poltura - Frederick II
1744 year| Billon | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1744 |
| Value | 1 Poltura = 2 Groschen (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, value, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FR
POLTURA
1744
AHE
Interesting fact
The 1 Poltura coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Billon and weighing 1.2g was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Frederick II was a prominent figure in European history, known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and his court was a center of Enlightenment thought. The coin bearing his image is a testament to his enduring legacy and cultural impact.
