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1 Thaler - Frederick II Sterntaler/Blooddollar
| Silver | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1776-1779 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Coat of arms within a star, value above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN THALER
1778.
BR
Engraver: Balthasar Reinhard
Comment
On the reverse there is the star of the Order of the Golden Lion. This coins is called Sterntaler. Among other things, the Sterntalers were used to compensate families whose sons had fallen in the American War of Independence. Based on this macabre background, the fairy tale of the Sterntalern, which the Grimm brothers wrote in the Kassel area, was created. Landgrave Frederick II took great subsidies from the English for soldiers whom he leased to them. Therefore, in American collectors circles the Sterntaler are also called "Blooddollar".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was used as a means of payment for soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. The coin was issued by Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent military leader and king of Prussia. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on one side and an image of a crowned eagle on the other. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and reliable form of currency during a time of economic uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 BR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Frederick II (Sterntaler/Blooddollar) 1776-1779 coin.
