© 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 William III
| Gold (.903) | 3.341 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1802-1816 |
| Value | ½ Gold Friedrich (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 3.341 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned prussian eagle holding scepter and imperial orb in its paws sitting on top of war trophies. Date and mintmark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1814
A
Comment
Schl. #551The coin in the main image (3.32g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 101. Sold for 3,200 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 125, Osnabrück 2007, Nr. 870.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Prussia. The coin was introduced in 1802, just a year after the kingdom was forced to cede significant territory to Napoleon's France, and it remained in circulation until 1816, when Prussia was struggling to rebuild its economy after the Napoleonic Wars. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, with its gold content and elegant design making it a popular choice for transactions and collections alike.
