© 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 (.903) | 6.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1757 |
| Value | 1 Gold Friedrich (17⁄3) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 6.66 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle standing on war trophies, its head turned left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 51
B
Comment
The coin in the main image (6.66g, Extremely Fine):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 62. Sold for 3,600 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 33, Osnabrück 1996, Nr. 1230.
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.
