© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick II
| Gold (.986) | 6.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1759 |
| Value | 1 Gold Friedrich (17⁄3) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing on war trophies, its head turned left. Flags around and crown above. "A" in ornate cartouche below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 50
A
Comment
Varieties in style and design are known to exist:• Variety 1750:
Reverse: five flag poles on each side.
• The coin in the main image (6.64g, Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 48. Sold for 4,200 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Westphalian auction company 9, Dortmund 1997, No. 582.
• Variety 1750:
Reverse: four flag poles on each side.
• Example (6.66g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 49. Sold for 2,200 EUR
• Variety 1750:
Obverse: King wearing ribbon with cross.
• Example (6.67g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 51. Sold for 5,500 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 29, Osnabrück 1995, No. 3408.
• Variety 1751:
Reverse: four flag poles on each side, two of them with cross endings.
• Example (6.66g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 50. Sold for 2,600 EUR.
• Variety 1752:
Reverse: small crown.
• Example (6.66g, About Uncirculated):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 54. Sold for 5,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and cultural achievements. 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.
