© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick II
| Gold (.903) | 3.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1753 |
| Value | ½ Gold Friedrich (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle standing on war trophies, its head turned left. "B" in ornate cartouche below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 51
B
Comment
The coin in the main image (3.32g, About Extremely Fine):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 62. Sold for 6,500 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Lagerliste Udo Gans 76, Arnsberg 2003, Nr. 1398
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
