© 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 Constitutional Convention; 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#271037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: BERATHUNG Ü. GRÜNDUNG E. DEUTSCHEN PARLAMENTS 31 MÄRZ 1848 *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Gulden (Constitutional Convention; 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 a woman representing the Constitutional Convention, surrounded by an ornate border and the inscription "FRANKFURT AM MAIN" on the reverse. The coin's obverse features the Frankfurt imperial eagle, also designed by Schinkel. This coin is considered a rare and valuable piece among collectors, not only for its historical significance but also for its aesthetic appeal.
