Kingdom of Prussia 8 Gute Groschen - Frederick II, 1753 – 1763

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Prussia Kingdom of Prussia
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Gute Groschen
Year 1753 – 1763
Ruler Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740–1786)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 7.6
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Gute Groschen from Kingdom of Prussia. Issued from 1753 to 1763. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 7.6 g.

Obverse
Bust of Friedrich II facing right.
Reverse
War spoils Type 274.1: flags, swords, helmet Type 274.2: flags, swords, drum, canon

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1763 A 6.5M Type 1
1763 B 928K Type 1
1763 F 1.9M Type 2
1759 A Type 1
1759 B Type 1
1759 F Type 2
1757 A 487.1K Type 1
1757 F Type 2
1756 A 752.2K Type 1
1756 F Type 2
1755 A 19.5K Type 1
1755 C Type 1
1755 F Type 2
1754 A Type 1
1754 D 56.9K Type 2
1754 E 15.8K Type 2
1754 F Type 2
1754 G Type 2
1753 A Type 1
1753 F Type 2
1753 G Type 2

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