© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick II
1786 year| Copper | 5.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
24
EINEN
THALER
A
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by the famous German engraver and medallist, Johann Christian Reichard. Reichard was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on this coin is no exception. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia at the time. The reverse of the coin features an image of an eagle, which was a symbol of the Prussian state. The coin's design was meant to showcase the power and prestige of the Prussian monarchy, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
