© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Frederick d'Or - Frederick William III
| Gold (.903) | 13.363 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1840 |
| Value | 2 Friedrich d'Or (10) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 13.363 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle above cannon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1830
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Frederick d'Or coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Prussia. The coin was introduced in 1825, just a few years after Prussia had adopted the gold standard, and it was intended to be used as a circulating coin for the general population. However, due to its high gold content and the economic instability of the time, the coin was not widely accepted and was eventually withdrawn from circulation. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Prussian history.
