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4 Mariengroschen - Frederick II
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia |
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| Year | 1752 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Crowned Prussian eagle displayed within an elaborate baroque cartouche, the spread-winged double-headed eagle rendered in high relief at centre, surmounted by a royal crown with pendants. The cartouche is adorned with bold rocaille scrollwork framing the shield on either side. The field is plain, with no peripheral legend, giving prominence to the heraldic device. The monogram FR (Fridericus Rex) appears as the obverse inscription. The overall design reflects the refined baroque engraving style typical of mid-18th century Prussian coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a bold, centrally positioned inscription arranged in five lines across the field, reading IIII / MARIEN / GROS / 1752 / F, where IIII denotes the numeral four in archaic Roman notation, MARIEN GROS identifies the denomination, 1752 is the date of issue, and F is the mint mark for the Magdeburg Mint. Small four-petalled rosettes or floral ornaments flank the numeral IIII in the upper field, serving as decorative separators. The lettering is executed in large, plain Roman capitals typical of Prussian provincial coinage of the Frederician era. The plain field and absence of a peripheral legend focus attention entirely on the denomination inscription. |
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