1 Thaler - Frederick II Speciestaler - Königstaler

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1755
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 27.93 g
Diameter 43 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
277757
References KM# 279,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Dav GT II# 2592,
John Stewart Davenport; 1965. German Talers : 1700-1800 (2nd edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
Olding FR# 369
Manfred Olding; 2006. Die Münzen Friedrichs des Großen (2nd edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned and draped bust to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D. G. FRIDERICUS BORUSSORUM REX.

Reverse

Crowned Prussian eagle, holding scepter and orb in claws, in crowned baroque frame, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAC. ROM. IMP. ARCHIC. ET. ELECT.

Comments

The entire mintage, except for 3 pieces, was melted down soon after striking. The mintage of 16 referred to was a restrike in 1787 from original dies. The original has an edge in leaf motif, whereas the restrike has a reeded edge. Only one original strike is presently known, in the Berliner Münzkabinett

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1755 A 16 All but three where melted down

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