Prussia 1755-B 18 groschen

Sincona sale 47, lot 1314

This specimen was lot 1314 in Sincona sale 47 (Zurich, May 2018), where it sold for 140 CHF (about US$168 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"GERMANY, Brandenburg/Prussia, Friedrich II. 1740-1786. 18 Kreuzer 1755 B, Breslau. Sehr schön-vorzüglich/. (Germany, kingdom of Prussia, Frederick II, 1740-86, 18 kreuzer of 1755, Breslau mint. Very fine-extremely fine.)"

This type was struck 1755-58, most likely for use in Poland.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 5.86 g.

Catalog reference: Olding 294, KM 969.2 (listed under Silesia).

Source:

• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Auction 46, Gold Coins and Medals, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2018.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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• 1755-A friedrichs d'or, uniformed bust
• 1755-B friedrichs d'or, uniformed bust
• Silesia 1758-B 18 kreuzer
• Coins and currency dated 1755
• return to coins of German States, Prussia