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4 Mariengroschen - Frederick II
| Billon (.375 silver) | 4.33 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1756-1757 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 4.33 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value in Roman numerals with ornaments, name, year and different in five lines
Lettering: ✿ IIII ✿ꟾ MARIEN ꟾ GROS. ꟾ 17 56 ꟾ • D •
Edge
Plain
Comment
4 Mariengroschen = 1/6 Thaler = 48 PfennigUncommon coin minted at the Aurich mint (different D) for the western provinces (East Frisia) of the Kingdom of Prussia.
The official weight of this type, set at 4.331 g, can vary widely downwards or upwards (10%).
The ornaments (dots) next to the face value and the denomination may vary.
Very rare gold examples exist for the year 1756 (6.29 g).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Mariengroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
