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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick II
| Silver | 3.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1771 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler = 1⁄160 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FURSTL: HESS: LANDM.
*XII*
EINEN
REICHS
THAL.
1766.
.F.U.
*IUSTIRT*
Comment
KM#474.2© Image courtesy of Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/12 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the ruler of Prussia at the time. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Prussian state. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1766 to 1771.
