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6 Gröscher - Frederick II
| Billon (.3125 silver) | 3.118 g | 23 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 | 6 Gröscher (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.3125 silver) |
| Weight | 3.118 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Two adjacent shields of arms, eagle in each, 'VI' in between near top, large crown above divides date, mintmark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ MONETA ✿ ARGENTEA ✿ 17 - 56
VI
C
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reference Schön DM# A67 is listed under Schlesien (Silesia). There is a similar reference Schön DM# A30 under Prußen (East Prussia, Schön DM using the Brandenburg listings for most coins the SCWC attributes to Prussia), but that description doesn't mention the C mint mark and is only for 1756.The comment below, including the "O#359a.", comes from the Standard Catalog of World Coins.
O#359a.
Although the 'C' mintmark normally designated Cleves, these coins were struck in Berlin, Aurich, Magdeburg and Königsberg, as well as Cleves.
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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1756 C | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1757 C | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Gröscher - Frederick II 1756-1757 coin.
