© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
2 Gröscher - Frederick II
| Silver | 1.54 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1757 |
| Value | 2 Gröscher (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value between two rosettes, legend and year in six lines
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ II ✿ ꟾ GROSSUS ꟾ REGNI ꟾ PRUSS• ꟾ date
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted at the Königsberg workshop. This type knows a very large number of variants of the legend and the punctuation (see Olding page 133 and von Schrötter pp. 88-89) Interesting fact
The 2 Gröscher coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.54g was minted during the reign of Frederick II (1752-1757). It's interesting to note that Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw a significant cultural and intellectual renaissance in Prussia. This coin is a small but fascinating piece of history that connects us to that era.
