Kingdom of Prussia 1 Piaster - Frederick II, 1751 – 1752

Trade coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Prussia Kingdom of Prussia
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Piaster - Frederick II
Year 1751 – 1752
Ruler Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740–1786)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 26.87
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Piaster - Frederick II from Kingdom of Prussia. Issued from 1751 to 1752. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 26.87 g.

Obverse
Armoured bust facing right with ribbon, cross and folded coat.
Reverse
A three-masted ship on shield with crowned eagle above. Supported by a wild man on the left and a Chinese man on the right; under the shield there is another ceremonial small shield with the monogram of the company. Ribbon with motto below. (KPACVE = "Königlich-Preußisch-Asiatische-Compagnie von Emden" (Royal Prussian-Asian Company of Emden)
In God trust and be vigilant!)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1751-1752) 

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