© 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 IV
1853 year| Gold (.903) | 3.341 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | ½ Friedrich d'Or (2.5) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 3.341 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle standing on cannon, with wings half spread, head turned left. Flags behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1853
Comment
The coin in the main image (3.84g, Uncirculated):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 120. Sold for 7,750 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 87, Osnabrück 2003, Nr. 2559.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick William IV 1853 coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Frederick William IV, who was attempting to modernize the Prussian economy and align it with the emerging industrialized nations of Europe. The coin's gold content and value were meant to stabilize the currency and promote trade, but it was also a symbol of the king's power and influence. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
