1 Friedrich d'or - Frederick II 1752-1753 front 1 Friedrich d'or - Frederick II 1752-1753 back
1 Friedrich d'or - Frederick II 1752-1753 photo
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1 Friedrich d'or - Frederick II

 
Gold (.906) 6.68 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
East Frisia (German States)
King
Kingdom of Prussia › Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1744-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1752-1753
Value
1 Gold Friedrich (17⁄3)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.906)
Weight
6.68 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#417724
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned eagle withih flags and cannons.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D
17 52

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Friedrich d'or coin from East Frisia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. This coin was minted in 1752-1753, which was during the height of Frederick's reign, and it features an image of the king on one side and the East Frisian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold (.906) and weighed 6.68 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.