© 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 Stern-Pistole
| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1778 |
| Value | 1 Friedrichs d'Or = 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion arms within inner circle of star, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVTE ET DIDELITA ET
1771
F U
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Friedrich d'Or - Frederick II (Stern-Pistole) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the ruler of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel from 1760 to 1785. He was known for his military conquests and his support of the arts and education, and this coin is a testament to his legacy.
