© 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 Friedrichs d'Or - Frederick William III
| Gold (.903) | 13.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1800-1814 |
| Value | 2 Gold Friedrichs (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.903) |
| Weight | 13.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with spread wings, holding sceptre and globus cruciger, standing on war trophies, its head turned left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1800
A
Comment
The coin in the main image (13.33g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 92. Sold for 3,600 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Leipziger Münzhandlung 70, Leipzig 2010, Nr. 1368.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Friedrichs d'Or coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Prussia. The coin was introduced in 1800, just a few years after Prussia had suffered a series of military defeats at the hands of Napoleon's France, which had led to significant economic hardship and inflation. Despite these challenges, the 2 Friedrichs d'Or coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its value remained consistent throughout the period. This speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Prussian people during a time of great uncertainty.
