1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick II 1755-1757 front 1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick II 1755-1757 back
1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick II 1755-1757 photo
© Rhenumis by Dr. Reinhard Fischer

1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick II

 
Gold (.903) 6.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1755-1757
Value
1 Gold Friedrich (17⁄3)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.903)
Weight
6.68 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#303964
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown above eagle with trophies, date divided below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 55
A

Comment

Struck in lower grade gold during 7 Years War

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Prussian eagle and the denomination. The use of gold in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.