© 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 Imperial election of Frederick William IV.; Gold Pattern
1849 year| Gold (.986) | 16.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | 2 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 16.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERWAHLT ZUM KAISER DER DEUTSCHEN D. 28. MARZ 1849
FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV KOENIG VON PREUSSEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Gulden coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt 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 fields of painting, architecture, and numismatics. His design for the Pattern 2 Gulden coin features a detailed portrait of Frederick William IV, the King of Prussia, on one side, and an image of the Frankfurt Cathedral on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, not only for its historical significance but also for its aesthetic appeal.
