© 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 Gulden Archduke John; Gold Pattern
1848 year| Gold (.986) | 34.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 2 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.97 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERWÄHLT ZUM REICHSVERWESER ÜBER DEUTSCHLAND D. 29 IUNI 1848 *
ERZHERZOG
JOHANN
VON
OESTERREICH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Gulden (Archduke John; Gold Pattern) 1848 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was designed by the artist and engraver, Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Schinkel was a prominent figure in the art world of his time and is still recognized today for his contributions to the field of numismatics. His design for this coin features a portrait of Archduke John, the son of Emperor Francis II, on the obverse, and an image of the Frankfurt Cathedral on the reverse. This coin is considered a rare and valuable piece among collectors due to its limited mintage and historical significance.
