2 Friedrichs d'Or - Frederick II 1764-1775 front 2 Friedrichs d'Or - Frederick II 1764-1775 back
2 Friedrichs d'Or - Frederick II 1764-1775 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Friedrichs d'Or - Frederick II

 
Gold (.903) 13.33 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1775
Value
2 Gold Friedrichs (10)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.903)
Weight
13.33 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#199673
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned eagle standing on war trophies, its head turned left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 69
❀ A ❀

Comment

The coin in the main image (13.33g, Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 70. Sold for 10,000 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 100, Osnabrück 2005, Nr. 322.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Friedrichs d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and cultural achievements. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on one side and an eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia during his rule.