© 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 Friedrich d'Or - Frederick II
| Gold (.903) | 6.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1746 |
| Value | 1 Gold Friedrich (17⁄3) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 6.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing on war trophies, its head turned left. Flags around and crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EGN 1741
Comment
The coin in the main image (6.70g, Extremely Fine):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 38. Sold for 17,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Friedrich d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent military leader and patron of the arts. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on the obverse side, and an eagle on the reverse side. The coin was minted in gold (.903) and weighs 6.70 grams. It was used as a standard circulation coin in the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) during Frederick II's reign from 1741 to 1746.
