© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
8 Gute Groschen - Frederick II Seven Years' War
1759 year| Silver | 7.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1759 |
| Value | 8 Gute Groschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value flanked by rosettes and date above war spoils
Script: Latin
Lettering:
8
GUTE
GROSCHEN
1759
A
Comment
Minted during the Seven Years' WarInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Gute Groschen 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 war effort, the coin's silver content and weight remained consistent with previous issues, indicating the importance of maintaining the coinage system during times of conflict.
