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1 Frederick d'Or - Frederick William IV
| Gold (.903) | 6.682 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1852 |
| Value | 1 Friedrich d'Or (5) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 6.682 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle facing left and standing on a cannon. Below the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1841
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Prussia. The coin was introduced in 1841, just a few years after the end of the Napoleonic Wars, which had left Prussia in a state of economic turmoil. The government had to implement a number of economic reforms to stabilize the economy, including the introduction of a new currency system. The 1 Frederick d'Or coin was part of this new currency system, and it was designed to be a stable and reliable form of currency for the people of Prussia. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin became a popular form of currency and was widely used throughout the kingdom.
