½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick II 1749 front ½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick II 1749 back
½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick II 1749 photo
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½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick II

1749 year
Gold (.903) 3.341 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1749
Value
½ Gold Friedrich (2.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.903)
Weight
3.341 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#32115
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with crown above.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: C·H·I 1749

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick II 1749 coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) 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 the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Prussia. The use of gold in the coin's composition adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.