© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Mariengroschen - Frederick II Gold pattern strike
1756 year| Gold (.903) | 6.3 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | 4 Mariengroschen (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date
Lettering:
IIII
MARIEN
GROS
1756
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Mariengroschen - 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, but also for his interest in the arts and his support of the Enlightenment. This coin, made of gold (.903) and weighing 6.3 grams, is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during his reign.
