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¼ Reichsthaler - Frederick II
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia |
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| Year | 1750-1752 |
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| Weight | 5.568 g |
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| Obverse description | Cuirassed bust of Frederick II (Frederick the Great) facing right, wearing the ribbon and star of the Order of the Black Eagle across the chest. The effigy is rendered in a formal Baroque portrait style with detailed armour engraving. A semicircular Latin legend arcs around the upper periphery of the coin, with the field otherwise plain. |
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| Reverse description | The Prussian black eagle displayed, surmounting an ornate baroque heraldic shield bearing the quartered arms of Prussia, the whole ensemble crowned by a royal crown above. Flanking the central device are palm and laurel branches. The denomination legend '4 EINEN R: THALER' arcs along the upper periphery, while the date is presented in the exergue divided by the mint letter 'A', reading '17 A 50'. |
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| Reverse lettering | 4 EINEN R: THALER 17 A 50 |
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