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1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick William III
| Gold (.903) | 6.682 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1797-1798 |
| Value | 1 Gold Friedrich (17⁄3) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 6.682 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle looking left, date and workshop letter below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1798
A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Prussia. The coin was introduced in 1797, just a year after the country had suffered a disastrous defeat at the hands of Napoleon's army. The government was facing financial difficulties and was forced to debase the currency to pay for the war effort. Despite this, the 1 Frederick d'Or coin was made of high-quality gold (.903) and weighed 6.682 grams, indicating that it was still considered a valuable and reliable form of currency at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick William III 1797-1798 coin.
