Attractive piece with cartwheel effect preserved on both sides. A coin of mint-state freshness.
Germany, Kingdom of Prussia, Frederick II (1740–1786), Friedrich d’Or 1782, Berlin mint
Obverse: Laureate bust of the king to the right, legend FRIDERICUS BORUSSORUM REX.
Reverse: Crowned Prussian eagle with spread wings, seated on war trophies; above the date 1782, below the mintmark A flanked by two rosettes.
Gold, diameter 24 mm, weight 6.66 g
The Friedrich d’Or was a prestigious gold issue of the Kingdom of Prussia, struck to the standard of the French d’or. Under Frederick II, it became a symbol of monetary stability and royal prestige. The obverse with the laurel-crowned bust evoked the classical tradition of portraying rulers as victorious leaders, while the reverse with the eagle seated on war trophies emphasized Prussia’s growing military power, making these coins both a means of payment and a political statement of strength.
A remarkable opportunity to acquire a beautifull gold issue of Frederick II.
