6 Mariengroschen - Frederick II (Seven Years' War) 1758 front 6 Mariengroschen - Frederick II (Seven Years' War) 1758 back
6 Mariengroschen - Frederick II (Seven Years' War) 1758 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

6 Mariengroschen - Frederick II Seven Years' War

1758 year
Silver 4.62 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1758
Value
6 Mariengroschen (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.62 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315463
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XII
MARIEN
GROSCHEN
1758
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Comment

Minted during the Seven Years' War

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Mariengroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), which was a major conflict between Prussia and its allies, and Austria, Russia, and their allies. The coin features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia at the time and played a significant role in the war. Despite the conflict, the coin's design remained relatively unchanged from previous issues, with the obverse featuring a crowned eagle and the reverse featuring a shield with the Prussian coat of arms. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of Prussia during a time of war.