© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thalers - Frederick II
| Gold (.875) | 3.12 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II the Pious (1756-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1769-1783 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value above date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
THALER
MECKLENBURG
SCHWERIN
MUNZE
1778
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Frederick II 1769-1783 from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. During his reign, Frederick II implemented a number of economic and military reforms that helped to modernize and strengthen Prussia, which ultimately became one of the most powerful states in Europe. The coin's gold content and weight also reflect the value and importance of gold during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1769 | 1144 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 | 2417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 | 1625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 | 444 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers - Frederick II 1769-1783 coin.
