6 Gröscher - Frederick II 1752 front 6 Gröscher - Frederick II 1752 back
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6 Gröscher - Frederick II

1752 year
Billon (.368 silver) 3.0 g 24.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1752
Value
6 Gröscher (¼)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.368 silver)
Weight
3.0 g
Diameter
24.1 mm
Thickness
0.86 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#408243
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Two adjacent shields of arms, eagle in each, 'VI' in between near top, large crown above, date divided below, mintmark in cartouche at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON ARG REG PRUS
17 E 52

Unabridged legend: Moneta Argentum Regnum Prussia

Translation: Silver money of the kingdom of Prussia.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Gröscher 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.