6 Groschen - Elizabeth 1759-1762 front 6 Groschen - Elizabeth 1759-1762 back
6 Groschen - Elizabeth 1759-1762 photo
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6 Groschen - Elizabeth

 
Silver 2.83 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia (German States)
Empress
Elizabeth (1759-1762)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1759-1762
Value
6 Groschen (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1759-1762)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#63782
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Eagle, value, date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA∙ REGNI∙ PRUSS
VI
17 61

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Groschen coin from the Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Elizabeth, who was the Empress of Russia from 1741 to 1762, and it was used as a means of currency during a period of occupation and transition in Eastern Prussia. The coin's design features the image of Elizabeth on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the blending of Russian and Prussian cultures during this time.