© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
18 Kreuzer - Frederick II Gold pattern strike
1756 year| Gold (.986) | 9.79 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | 18 Kreuzers (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 9.79 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with imperial orb and scepter in claws and with monogram on chest. Date separated at top and mintmark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1756
MONETA ARGENTEA
FR
18
B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 18 Kreuzer - Frederick II (Gold pattern strike) 1756 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick the Great, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion, and was also a patron of the arts and sciences. This coin, made of gold (.986) and weighing 9.79g, is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during his reign.
