Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel ⅛ Thaler - Frederick II, 1766 – 1769

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅛ Thaler - Frederick II
Year 1766 – 1769
Ruler Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760–1785)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 4.9
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅛ Thaler - Frederick II from Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel. Issued from 1766 to 1769. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.9 g.

Obverse
Lion within rococo styled frame with crown on top.
Reverse
6-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1769 FU — 18%
1768 FU —
1767 FU — 82%
1766 FU — 6%

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