1 Reichsthaler - Frederick II "Sterbetaler" (mintmark between dots) 1786 front 1 Reichsthaler - Frederick II "Sterbetaler" (mintmark between dots) 1786 back
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1 Reichsthaler - Frederick II "Sterbetaler" mintmark between dots

1786 year
Silver (.750) 22.272 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1786
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
22.272 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#40411
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Crowned eagle at left, wings outstretched, posė on a nest formed of cannons and flags. Value above, date and workshop mark in exergue.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN REICHS THALER
17·A·86

Comment

Erroneously called "Sterbethaler". A nice article in German language about this is found here:
https://www.emuenzen.de/forum/threads/reichstaler-preussen-1786-sogenannter-sterbetaler.101036/

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1786 Frederick II "Sterbetaler" Reichsthaler coin is that it features a unique design element - a small mintmark located between the dots on the reverse side of the coin. This mintmark is a rare feature and adds to the coin's numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1786 A - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Reichsthaler - Frederick II "Sterbetaler" (mintmark between dots) 1786 coin.