Prussia 1797-A friedrichs d'or Fr-2425

Heritage sale 3081, lot 30659

This specimen was lot 30659 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $2,280. The catalog description^[1] noted, "German States: Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III gold Frederick d'Or 1797-A MS62 NGC, Berlin mint. Bust left. Light adjustment marks to the bust, otherwise produced to a high standard with considerable muted luster and minimal circulation handling. Were the fields less toned, this coin would surely have a Prooflike contrast. Very uncommon in this grade." This type, the first for Frederick William III, was struck 1797-98 only. It was superseded by Fr-2422, which is much more available.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.68 g, .903 fine gold, .194 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-2425, KM 369.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

Link to:

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• 1797-B friedrichs d'or, Friedrich Wilhelm II
• 1798-A friedrichs d'or, Friedrich Wilhelm III
• 1799-A friedrichs d'or, Friedrich Wilhelm III
• Coins and currency dated 1797