8 Gute Groschen - Frederick II 1755 front 8 Gute Groschen - Frederick II 1755 back
8 Gute Groschen - Frederick II 1755 photo
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8 Gute Groschen - Frederick II

1755 year
Silver 8.61 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1755
Value
8 Gute Groschen (⅓)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.61 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315300
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned eagle above flags, drums and cannons, mintmark above date in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
8
GUTE
GROSCHEN
1754
D

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Gute Groschen 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.