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| − | The first specimen was lot 1320 in Sincona sale 18 ( | + | The first specimen was lot 1320 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 3,200 (about US$4,216 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Friedrich dor 1822. Berlin Fast vorzüglich.'' ([[Germany]], kingdom of Prussia, friedrich d'or of 1822, Berlin mint, nice extremely fine.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 21239 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Las Vegas, August 2020), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "GERMANY. Prussia. Frederick d'Or, 1822-A. Berlin Mint. Friedrich Wilhelm III. NGC AU-58. A handsome representative of the type displaying light signs of handling consistent for the grade with plenty of luster in the protected areas and pale gold tone." This denomination was introduced as a ''wilhelm d'or'' in 1737 during the reign of Friedrich Wilhelm I (r. 1713-40) but continued as a ''friedrichs d'or'' during the rule of Frederick the Great (r. 1740-86). This type was issued 1817-19 and 1822. The denomination was retired in 1855. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 6.682 g, .903 fine gold, .194 troy oz AGW, the first specimen 6.65 g. | + | ''Specification:'' 6.682 g, 0.903 fine gold, .194 troy oz AGW, the first specimen 6.65 g. |
''Catalog reference:'' D.S. 158. Schl. 558. Fr-2426, KM 398. | ''Catalog reference:'' D.S. 158. Schl. 558. Fr-2426, KM 398. | ||
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* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017. | * Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017. | ||
* Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954. | * Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014. |
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
* <sup>[2]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, ''The August 2020 ANA Auction: World Coins, featuring the Duke of Lansing Collection,'' Santa Ana, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2020. | * <sup>[2]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, ''The August 2020 ANA Auction: World Coins, featuring the Duke of Lansing Collection,'' Santa Ana, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2020. | ||
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* [[Prussia 1818-A friedrichs d'or|1818-A ''friedrichs d'or]] | * [[Prussia 1818-A friedrichs d'or|1818-A ''friedrichs d'or]] | ||
* [[Prussia 1817-A 1/2 friedrichs d'or Fr-2427|1817-A ''halb friedrichs d'or'']] | * [[Prussia 1817-A 1/2 friedrichs d'or Fr-2427|1817-A ''halb friedrichs d'or'']] | ||
| + | * [[Prussia 1821-A pfennig|1821-A pfennig]] | ||
| + | * [[Prussia 1821-D pfennig|1821-D pfennig]] | ||
| + | * [[Prussia 1821-A groschen|1821-A silbergroschen]] | ||
| + | * [[Prussia 1822-A groschen|1822-A silbergroschen]] | ||
* [[Prussia 1825-A friedrichs d'or Fr-2429|1825-A ''friedrichs d'or'']] | * [[Prussia 1825-A friedrichs d'or Fr-2429|1825-A ''friedrichs d'or'']] | ||
* [[Prussia 1831-A 2 friedrichs d'or|1831-A 2 ''friedrichs d'or'']] | * [[Prussia 1831-A 2 friedrichs d'or|1831-A 2 ''friedrichs d'or'']] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:13, 20 June 2025
The first specimen was lot 1320 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 3,200 (about US$4,216 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Friedrich dor 1822. Berlin Fast vorzüglich. (Germany, kingdom of Prussia, friedrich d'or of 1822, Berlin mint, nice extremely fine.)"
The second specimen was lot 21239 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Las Vegas, August 2020), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description[2] noted, "GERMANY. Prussia. Frederick d'Or, 1822-A. Berlin Mint. Friedrich Wilhelm III. NGC AU-58. A handsome representative of the type displaying light signs of handling consistent for the grade with plenty of luster in the protected areas and pale gold tone." This denomination was introduced as a wilhelm d'or in 1737 during the reign of Friedrich Wilhelm I (r. 1713-40) but continued as a friedrichs d'or during the rule of Frederick the Great (r. 1740-86). This type was issued 1817-19 and 1822. The denomination was retired in 1855.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.682 g, 0.903 fine gold, .194 troy oz AGW, the first specimen 6.65 g.
Catalog reference: D.S. 158. Schl. 558. Fr-2426, KM 398.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [2]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2020 ANA Auction: World Coins, featuring the Duke of Lansing Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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