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18 Gröscher - Frederick II
| Silver (.522) | 5.846 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1765 |
| Value | 18 Gröscher (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.522) |
| Weight | 5.846 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#156643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned and spread eagle, in its heart the monogram of the king, holding in its right paw a sceptre and on the left an imperial orb, the facial value divided by the tail. Around the legend and the year, the different workshop between two stars in the exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA 1765 ARGENT[E]A
1 8
*E*
Edge
Plain
Comment
18 groschen (or Tympf) coin, usually minted at the Königsberg mint (different E) for the province of East Prussia (see Neumann note p. 281).Two different variants exist for the year 1764:
- Type 1 - small head, thin eagle (Old.# 195, Neum.# 420a, v.Schr.# 1013)
- Type 2 - large head, fat eagle (Old.# 196, Neum.# 420b, v.Schr.# 1014-1017)
The reverse legend may also vary:
- ARGENTEA (Old.# 196a)
- ARGENTA (Old.# 196b)
The different workshop logo is embellished with rosettes, 5-pointed stars or 6-pointed stars.
The legend may end with a dot.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 18 Gröscher coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a highly influential and enlightened monarch. He was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and promotion of arts and culture. The coin's design, which features an image of Frederick II on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, reflects the king's influence and legacy.
