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1778 NGC XF 45 Hesse-Cassel Thaler Friedrich II Sternthaler Silver Coin (23052603C)

Regular price $895.00

  • Extremely Fine Hesse-Cassel silver thaler or sternthaler coin.
  • Three year type coin struck for Friederich II, mint director initials BR.
  • Frederick II supplied mercenary soldiers that served as auxiliaries to the British Army during the American Revolution.
  • Sterntalers were used to compensate German families whose sons had fallen in the American War of Independence.  The Sternthaler is also nicknamed the Blood-dollar.
  • Certified by NGC to XF 45.
  • Lightly toned with luster, beautiful in hand!
  • Housed in old NGC holder, would likely upgrade.