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1 Schilling - Frederick II
| Billon | 0.72 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1756 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*
SOLID
REGNI
PRVSS
1753
Edge
Plain
Comment
CS = Christian Schirmer
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was a highly influential leader who modernized the Prussian army and implemented various reforms, which helped to establish Prussia as a major European power.
