© 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) | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1755-1756 |
| Value | ½ Gold Friedrich (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle standing on war trophies, its head turned left. Flags and spears behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1756
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on one side and an eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia during his rule.
