{"product_id":"wc-6759-german-states-1784a-prussia-friedrich-ii-thaler-vf30","title":"German States 1784A Prussia Friedrich II Thaler VF-EF (VF30) $","description":"German States 1784A Prussia Friedrich II Thaler VF-EF (VF30) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrederick II of Prussia, often known as Frederick the Great, was one of the most influential rulers in German history. He reigned as King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786 and transformed his kingdom into one of Europe's leading military and political powers. The son of King Frederick William I, he inherited a highly disciplined state and immediately embarked on an ambitious foreign policy, most notably seizing the wealthy province of Silesia from Austria. His victories during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War elevated Prussia to great-power status and established it as a major rival to Austria within the German-speaking world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite his reputation as a brilliant military commander, Frederick was also an enlightened monarch who promoted religious tolerance, legal reform, education, and agricultural development. A patron of the arts and philosophy, he corresponded with leading Enlightenment thinkers such as Voltaire and turned his court at Berlin into a centre of intellectual life. By the time of his death in 1786, Frederick had greatly expanded Prussia's territory, prestige, and influence, laying much of the foundation for the eventual unification of Germany in the nineteenth century. Although he never ruled a unified Germany himself, his achievements earned him the title \"the Great\" and made him one of the most celebrated figures in German history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Laureate bust of Friedrich II facing right, with the legend around. \u003cbr\u003eReverse: The crowned and spread Imperial Eagle facing to the right, posed on a trophy of arms, with the date divided by the mint mark below, and the denomination above. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eIssuer: The Kingdom of Prussia \u003cbr\u003eMonarch: Friedrich II (1740-1786) \u003cbr\u003eComposition: 0.750 Silver \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 22.27 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 37.12 mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Reeded \u003cbr\u003eDie Axis: ↑↑ \u003cbr\u003eMint: Berlin, Germany \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 3,347,1496","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53657792250145,"sku":"WC-6759","price":386.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/WC-6759.jpg?v=1790876948","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/wc-6759-german-states-1784a-prussia-friedrich-ii-thaler-vf30","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}