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½ Frederick d'Or - Frederick William IV
| 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 |
| Years | 1841-1849 |
| 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#47418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1845
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the Kingdom of Prussia. The coin was introduced in 1841 as a replacement for the previous currency, the Thaler, and was intended to help stabilize the economy. Despite the economic challenges, the coin was made of gold (.903) and weighed 3.341 grams, indicating the value placed on it by the Prussian government.
